Greenwich

Crime Rate in Greenwich

Wandsworth crime rate

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

Crime rating – low.
Wandsworth ranks 18th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 33888 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Wandsworth has a population of 327506.
This equates to a crime rate of 103.47 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 6.21 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Wandsworth in 23rd position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Sevenoaks crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, South East, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets /

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.

Heat map for all nearby areas Sevenoaks is compared against

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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DA3
DA4
TN11
TN13
BR8
TN15
TN3
TN14
TN8
TN16
BR6
DA2
DA13

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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 /

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 /

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 /

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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