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 July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village crime rate of 2.70 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Hotham Close 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 July 2025 the Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)CrimesRank (Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's55 3888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's65 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak63 2702 2713 3
Ash and New Ash Green44 4353 12410 8
Edenbridge South and West36 9542 5479 5
Hartley and Hodsoll Street43 5331 15389 11
Fawkham and West Kingsdown39 6362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and East33 12509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill33 11508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth38 8458 8401 9
Seal and Weald31 13404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead21 17381 10263 17
Sevenoaks Northern34 10339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge28 14348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington16 19267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern25 15205 19247 18
Otford and Shoreham16 20307 16270 16
Eynsford23 16154 22184 20
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount21 18212 18183 21
Hextable13 21200 20191 19
Kemsing13 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill10 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway7 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone3 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever7 2483 2695 25

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202512
April 202516
March 202511
February 202518
January 202522
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in July 2025

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
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hotham Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Azalea Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Gala Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Leechcroft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Moultain Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Abbotts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Mead Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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