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 May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westerham and Crockham Hill crime rate of 12.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Westerham and Crockham Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Road with total crimes: 7
  • Fullers Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Rysted Lane 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 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 May 2025 the Westerham and Crockham Hill has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 12.13 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westerham and Crockham Hill)CrimesRank (Westerham and Crockham Hill)CrimesRank (Westerham and Crockham Hill)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's58 1888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village34 7579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38 4362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 15542 5479 5
Sevenoaks Eastern36 5205 19247 18
Edenbridge North and East36 6509 6397 10
Ash and New Ash Green34 9353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth32 10458 8401 9
Seal and Weald34 8404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead22 18381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 13331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern27 11339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge22 17348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington24 14267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham24 16307 16270 16
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
Kemsing12 24187 21165 22
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14 2299 2395 24
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Westerham and Crockham Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 202420
November 202410
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410
July 202413
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 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
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Oak Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft6
Shoplifting1
2. Fullers Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Rysted Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
4. The Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Horton Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Black Eagle Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bartlett Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Market Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Swan Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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