Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Town and St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Town and St John's

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Town and St John's, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Town and St John's crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sevenoaks Town and St John's, encompassing approximately 15,429 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sevenoaks Town and St John's?

To understand the safety of Sevenoaks Town and St John's, we need to analyze Sevenoaks Town and St John's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Sevenoaks Town and St John's reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 888 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sevenoaks Town and St John's witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Sevenoaks Town and St John's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 889 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sevenoaks Town and St John's witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Town and St John's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Sevenoaks Town and St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sevenoaks Town and St John's has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Sevenoaks Town and St John's crimes were 888. The crime rate of Sevenoaks Town and St John's in 2024 was 57.55 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sevenoaks Town and St John's were around 889 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.62 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Town and St John's)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Town and St John's)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Town and St John's)
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village34 7579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38 4362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 15542 5479 5
Sevenoaks Eastern36 5205 19247 18
Edenbridge North and East36 6509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill25 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green34 9353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth32 10458 8401 9
Seal and Weald34 8404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead22 18381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 13331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern27 11339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge22 17348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington24 14267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham24 16307 16270 16
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
Kemsing12 24187 21165 22
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14 2299 2395 24
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Sevenoaks Town and St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
September 202410
August 20241
July 20244
June 202422
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20256
February 202515
January 202513
December 20248
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 202516
January 202513
December 202421
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202418
July 202415
June 202426
May 202421

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Town and St John's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sevenoaks Town and St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Amherst Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Ashley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Knole Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Bourchier Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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