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Tower Hamlets crime rate

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Lewisham crime rate

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Crime rating – medium.
Lewisham ranks 12th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 36141 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Lewisham has a population of 300553.
This equates to a crime rate of 120.25 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 3.46 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Lewisham in 14th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Haringey crime rate

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Crime rating – medium.
Haringey ranks 10th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 37651 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Haringey has a population of 264238.
This equates to a crime rate of 142.49 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 1.71 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Haringey in 11th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Waltham Forest crime rate

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Crime rating – medium.
Waltham Forest ranks 17th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 30929 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Waltham Forest has a population of 278425.
This equates to a crime rate of 111.09 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 3.31 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Waltham Forest in 21st position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Sevenoaks crime rate

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Overview of Sevenoaks crime rate

Sevenoaks presents itself as a locality where tranquility prevails, boasting a commendably low crime rating. Nestled among 25 neighboring boroughs, it proudly stands at the 22nd position for having a lower crime rate, marking it as a serene and safer choice for its residents. The year 2023 witnessed a total of 9,219 reported criminal incidents, which, when juxtaposed against its population of 120,514, translates to a modest crime rate of 76.5 incidents per 1,000 people. This figure not only underscores a secure environment but also highlights a decrease of 2.32% in criminal activities compared to the preceding year, further cementing Sevenoaks’ reputation as a bastion of safety.

Diving deeper into the nature of crimes, Sevenoaks experiences a predominance of Violence and sexual offences, constituting 33.4% of the total crime, followed by Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage and arson, making up 12.8% and 12.4% respectively. In stark contrast, instances of Bicycle theft, Theft from the person, and Robbery are remarkably low, highlighting the rarity of such offences within this community.

The borough is partitioned into 26 wards, each with its own narrative of safety and vigilance. The wards of Swanley St Mary’s, Sevenoaks Town and St John’s, and Eynsford report higher incidences of crime, yet even at these levels, they reflect the broader commitment to maintaining law and order. Conversely, Kemsing, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, and Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone stand as paragons of safety, offering peace of mind to their inhabitants with notably low crime rates.

In essence, Sevenoaks is a testament to a balanced urban living experience, where safety and serenity are not just ideals but everyday realities.

In Sevenoaks, crime trends have shown fluctuations over recent years. Anti-social behaviour rose by 6.67% in 2020, but then fell by 3.31% in 2021 and 7.17% in 2022. Other theft experienced an increase of 1.66% in 2022. Violence and sexual offences saw an increase of 3.76% in 2021, but a decrease of 1.79% in 2022 and 2.57% in 2023. Meanwhile, Burglary rates declined by 3.11% in 2020, and Vehicle crime decreased by 1.73% in the same year.

Sevenoaks crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9219 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 3078 (33.4)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1177 (12.8)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1147 (12.4)%
Other theft – 853 (9.3)%
Vehicle crime – 708 (7.7)%
Shoplifting – 576 (6.2)%
Burglary – 507 (5.5)%
Public order – 486 (5.3)%
Other crime – 247 (2.7)%
Drugs – 185 (2.0)%
Possession of weapons – 91 (1.0)%
Bicycle theft – 74 (0.8)%
Theft from the person – 49 (0.5)%
Robbery – 41 (0.4)%

How does Sevenoaks compare against nearby areas ?

Sevenoaks ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Sevenoaks wards

There are 26 wards within Sevenoaks. Swanley St Mary’s, Sevenoaks Town and St John’s, Eynsford has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 26 wards from high crime rate to low.