Crime Rate in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

The total recorded crimes in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village crime rate of 1.13 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, encompassing approximately 14,097 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Place with total crimes: 5
  • Moultain Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

To understand the safety of Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, we need to analyze Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 579 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 664 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village crimes were 579. The crime rate of Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in 2024 was 41.07 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village were around 664 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.10 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and WestNA NA542 5479 5
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash GreenNA NA353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthNA NA458 8401 9
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
KemsingNA NA187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26
Cowden and HeverNA NA83 2695 25

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20259
November 202513
October 20256
September 202512
August 20259
July 202514
June 20258
May 202512
April 202516
March 202511
February 202518

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20257
October 20256
September 20253
August 20259
July 20259
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20256
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20257
October 20253
September 20255
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
June 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

High Crime Locations Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village postcode area is presented below.

1. Bevan Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Moultain Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Mead Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Overmead (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Goldsel Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Montague Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West View Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Kingswood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rogers Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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