Crime Rate in Swanley White Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swanley White Oak

The total recorded crimes in Swanley White Oak, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanley White Oak crime rate of 3.28 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 White Oak, encompassing approximately 16,160 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Swanley White Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sprucedale Close with total crimes: 10
  • Bartholomew Way with total crimes: 6
  • Squirrels Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Swanley White Oak?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Swanley White Oak reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 702 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Swanley White Oak witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Swanley White Oak experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 713 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Swanley White Oak witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Swanley White Oak Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Swanley White Oak crimes were 702. The crime rate of Swanley White Oak in 2024 was 43.44 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swanley White Oak were around 713 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.12 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Swanley White Oak)CrimesRank (Swanley White Oak)CrimesRank (Swanley White Oak)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
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 White Oak 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202615
December 202518
November 202515
October 202518
September 202517
August 202521
July 202531
June 202512
May 202511
April 20259
March 202513
February 202519

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20256
October 20252
September 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20254
September 20252
August 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20254
November 20252
October 20257
September 20256
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20261
December 20259
November 20254
October 20259
September 20252
August 202513
July 20259
June 202514
May 202513
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Swanley White Oak in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Swanley White Oak postcode area is presented below.

1. Sprucedale Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Bartholomew Way (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Squirrels Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Farm Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Birches (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. New Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Homefield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Orchard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alder Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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