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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.

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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.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Sevenoaks

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Sevenoaks. Highest crime rates in DA2, BR8, TN16 .

DA2 – 108.2
BR8 – 102.8
TN16 – 86.0
DA4 – 79.2
TN13 – 76.3
TN8 – 76.2

BR6 – 73.8
TN15 – 68.0
DA3 – 62.4
DA13 – 56.3
TN14 – 54.5
TN11 – 48.7
TN3 – 31.9

Postcode districts in Sevenoaks

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Kensington and Chelsea crime rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, London Boroughs, Merton, Newham, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Crime rating – high.
Kensington and Chelsea ranks 3rd out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 27174 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Kensington and Chelsea has a population of 143375.
This equates to a crime rate of 189.53 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 4.03 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Kensington and Chelsea in 4th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Westminster crime rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, London Boroughs, Merton, Newham, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Crime rating – high.
Westminster ranks 2nd out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 105244 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Westminster has a population of 204236.
This equates to a crime rate of 515.31 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 15.86 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Westminster in 2nd position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Greenwich crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Havering, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, London Boroughs, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Crime rating – medium.
Greenwich ranks 13th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 34223 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Greenwich has a population of 289068.
This equates to a crime rate of 118.39 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 3.91 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Greenwich in 15th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Maidstone crime rate

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Overview of Maidstone crime rate

Maidstone’s crime severity is categorized as medium, placing it 12th among 25 comparable areas in terms of crime incidence. In the year 2023, the district recorded 17,523 criminal incidents. With a population of 175,782, this results in a crime rate of 99.69 per 1,000 people, indicating a 3.79% reduction from the previous year.

The most frequently reported crimes in Maidstone were Violence and sexual offences (39.4%), Anti-social behaviour (13.8%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.0%). The least common were Theft from the person (0.7%), Bicycle theft (0.6%), and Robbery (0.4%).

Of Maidstone’s 26 wards, the ones with the highest crime figures are High Street (Maidstone) (302.1), Park Wood (154.2), and Heath (Maidstone) (134.4), whereas the safest are Allington (46.0), Loose (39.6), and Bearsted (33.0).

Considering postcode districts overlapping Maidstone, ME7 (154.1), ME14 (123.9), and ME15 (114.0) exhibit the highest crime rates. The safest areas are identified as ME17 (70.4), TN17 (61.0), and ME18 (60.0).

In Maidstone, there has been an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 8.59% since 2020, Criminal damage and arson by 1.54% since 2021, Other theft by 1.67% since 2022, Shoplifting by 1.55% since 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 3.94% since 2021. On the other hand, there has been a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 7.21% since 2021, Burglary by 1.89% since 2020, Criminal damage and arson by 1.8% since 2020, Other theft by 2.35% since 2020, Shoplifting by 1.68% since 2020, Vehicle crime by 1.64% since 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 4% since 2023.

Maidstone crime incidents by crime type

A total of 17523 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 6903 (39.4)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2415 (13.8)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1744 (10.0)%
Other theft – 1328 (7.6)%
Shoplifting – 1212 (6.9)%
Public order – 1103 (6.3)%
Vehicle crime – 833 (4.8)%
Burglary – 553 (3.2)%
Other crime – 534 (3.0)%
Drugs – 455 (2.6)%
Possession of weapons – 164 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 114 (0.7)%
Bicycle theft – 102 (0.6)%
Robbery – 63 (0.4)%

How does Maidstone compare against nearby areas ?

Maidstone ranks 12th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Maidstone wards

There are 26 wards within Maidstone. High Street (Maidstone), Park Wood, Heath (Maidstone) 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.