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 May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village crime rate of 2.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Azalea Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Bevan Place with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's58 1888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
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

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202511
February 202518
January 202522
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202412
August 202417
July 202420
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 202511
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Azalea Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bevan Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. M20 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Discovery Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Abbotts Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bramley Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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