Crime Rate in Westerham and Crockham Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westerham and Crockham Hill

The total recorded crimes in Westerham and Crockham Hill, Sevenoaks, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westerham and Crockham Hill crime rate of 11.64 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 Westerham and Crockham Hill, encompassing approximately 2,061 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westerham and Crockham Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Hatch Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brasted Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Westerham and Crockham Hill?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Westerham and Crockham Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 508 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westerham and Crockham Hill witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Westerham and Crockham Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 423 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westerham and Crockham Hill witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Westerham and Crockham Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westerham and Crockham Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Westerham and Crockham Hill has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 11.64 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Westerham and Crockham Hill crimes were 508. The crime rate of Westerham and Crockham Hill in 2024 was 246.40 (year) or 20.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westerham and Crockham Hill were around 423 crimes with yearly crime rate of 205.17 (year) or 17.10 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East50 3509 6397 10
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Ash and New Ash Green17 18353 12410 8
Seal and Weald23 15404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Kemsing26 10187 21165 22
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 11331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26
Cowden and Hever4 2683 2695 25

Westerham and Crockham Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 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 Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 202420
November 202410
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410
July 202413
June 202418
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Westerham and Crockham Hill in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westerham and Crockham Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Kent Hatch Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
2. Oak Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Brasted Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hartley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hosey Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. B2024 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. New Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Farley Nursery (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lodge Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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