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 February 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westerham and Crockham Hill crime rate of 15.52 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Westerham and Crockham Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goodley Stock Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hartley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Canville Rise with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Westerham and Crockham Hill)CrimesRank (Westerham and Crockham Hill)CrimesRank (Westerham and Crockham Hill)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
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
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

Westerham and Crockham Hill 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 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 (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20254
November 20258
October 20257
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
September 20251
August 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20262
December 202512
November 20257
October 20259
September 202516
August 202518
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 202511
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
July 20251
June 20251
February 20256

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20259
November 20258
October 20259
September 20258
August 20257
July 202510
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
May 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Westerham and Crockham Hill in February 2026

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

1. Goodley Stock Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
2. Hartley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Canville Rise (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
4. Goodley Stock Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person2
6. Marwell (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Rosslare Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. New Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Trotts Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bartlett Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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