Crime Rate in Swanley St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swanley St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in Swanley St Mary's, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanley St Mary's crime rate of 4.35 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 St Mary's, encompassing approximately 12,173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Swanley St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Lilac Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is Swanley St Mary's?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Swanley St Mary's reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 677 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Swanley St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Swanley St Mary's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 737 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Swanley St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Swanley St Mary's Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Swanley St Mary's crimes were 677. The crime rate of Swanley St Mary's in 2024 was 55.61 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swanley St Mary's were around 737 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.54 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Swanley St Mary's)CrimesRank (Swanley St Mary's)CrimesRank (Swanley St Mary's)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
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 St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202618
December 202521
November 202517
October 202519
September 202514
August 202518
July 202524
June 202529
May 202519
April 202516
March 202523
February 202515

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20252
October 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20254
November 20252
October 202510
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202612
December 202514
November 202512
October 202519
September 202511
August 202512
July 202516
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 202514

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20269
December 20255
November 202511
October 202510
September 20259
August 20255
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Swanley St Mary's in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Swanley St Mary's postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Lilac Gardens (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lesley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Hart Dyke Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bourne Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Cherry Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Hewett Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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