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 January 2026 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village crime rate of 1.99 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • M20 with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road 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 January 2026 the Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 2888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's54 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak37 4702 2713 3
Fawkham and West Kingsdown46 3362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 10542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East36 5509 6397 10
Ash and New Ash Green29 6353 12410 8
Westerham and Crockham Hill27 9508 7423 7
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 7381 10263 17
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth24 11458 8401 9
Seal and Weald15 16404 9318 13
Hartley and Hodsoll Street18 15331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern19 13339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge21 12348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington12 20267 17312 14
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount18 14212 18183 21
Otford and Shoreham14 18307 16270 16
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone15 1788 2487 26
Sevenoaks Eastern13 19205 19247 18
Hextable10 23200 20191 19
Eynsford7 25154 22184 20
Kemsing10 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in January 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. M20 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Mead Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edwards Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Kingswood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Rogers Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Glendale (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Goldsel Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Azalea Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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