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Lewisham crime rate

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

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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Hounslow crime rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, London Boroughs, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Crime rating – medium.
Hounslow ranks 10th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 33789 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Hounslow has a population of 288181.
This equates to a crime rate of 117.25 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 6.46 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Hounslow in 16th 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 / loarna

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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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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Swale crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Brent, Havering, South East / loarna

Overview of Swale crime rate

Crime assessment: high.

Swale stands at 5th place among 25 local districts in crime rates, with 17,481 incidents reported in 2023. With a population of 151,677, the crime rate is 115.25 per 1,000 residents, showing a slight increase of 0.98% from the previous year.

Leading crime types in Swale are Violence and sexual offences (38.5%), Anti-social behaviour (15.6%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.5%), with the least common being Bicycle theft (0.5%), Robbery (0.4%), and Theft from the person (0.3%).

Out of 24 wards in Swale, the ones with the highest crime rates are Chalkwell (Swale) (292.9), Sheerness (210.4), and Roman (Swale) (205.8), whereas the safest are Minster Cliffs (51.8), East Downs (48.5), and Woodstock (Swale) (48.3).

In Swale, there has been a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour by 7.91% in 2020 and 1.77% in 2023, Shoplifting by 3.54% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.03% in 2021. Conversely, there were significant drops in crime rates including a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 5.49% in 2021 and 5.71% in 2022, a reduction in Criminal damage and arson by 1.66% in 2020, a decrease in Shoplifting by 3.72% in 2020, a reduction in Vehicle crime by 1.67% in 2020 and 1.76% in 2021, and a decrease in Violence and sexual offences by 1.9% in 2022 and 4.74% in 2023.

Swale crime incidents by crime type

A total of 17481 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 6728 (38.5)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2721 (15.6)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1827 (10.5)%
Shoplifting – 1681 (9.6)%
Other theft – 1170 (6.7)%
Public order – 936 (5.4)%
Vehicle crime – 708 (4.1)%
Burglary – 570 (3.3)%
Other crime – 517 (3.0)%
Drugs – 255 (1.5)%
Possession of weapons – 149 (0.9)%
Bicycle theft – 87 (0.5)%
Robbery – 78 (0.4)%
Theft from the person – 54 (0.3)%

How does Swale compare against nearby areas ?

Swale ranks 5th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Swale wards

There are 24 wards within Swale. Chalkwell (Swale), Sheerness, Roman (Swale) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Swale

There are 9 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Swale. Highest crime rates in ME11, TN24, ME10 .

ME11 – 158.5
TN24 – 143.4
ME10 – 137.0
ME12 – 126.7

ME13 – 87.8
CT2 – 76.3
ME9 – 75.2
TN27 – 73.0
ME8 – 69.6

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Hertsmere Crime Rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Overview of Hertsmere crime rate

Hertsmere, with a low crime rating, ranks 19th among nearby areas for its crime rate. In 2023, it saw 10,242 reported crimes among a population of 107,827, resulting in a crime rate of 94.99 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.34% increase from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in Hertsmere are Violence and sexual offences (26.0%), Anti-social behaviour (23.4%), and Other theft (12.5%), with the least common being theft from the person, robbery, and possession of weapons.

Within its 16 wards, Borehamwood Brookmeadow (141.5), Potters Bar Parkfield (137.2), and Borehamwood Kenilworth (135.3) have the highest crime rates, while Aldenham East, Bushey North, and Bushey Park are the safest.

In Hertsmere, there has been a modest increase in Anti-social behaviour, Other theft, and Violence and sexual offences, with violence slightly rising in 2020. These trends suggest areas of concern that require ongoing vigilance. On a positive note, declines in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Other theft, and Vehicle crime indicate effective measures in place for these crime types. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and theft-related crimes after their initial rise points towards successful community and law enforcement efforts.

Hertsmere crime incidents by crime type

A total of 10242 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2659 (26.0)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2392 (23.4)%
Other theft – 1284 (12.5)%
Vehicle crime – 909 (8.9)%
Shoplifting – 690 (6.7)%
Criminal damage and arson – 663 (6.5)%
Public order – 478 (4.7)%
Burglary – 454 (4.4)%
Drugs – 259 (2.5)%
Other crime – 157 (1.5)%
Bicycle theft – 93 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 81 (0.8)%
Robbery – 63 (0.6)%
Possession of weapons – 60 (0.6)%

How does Hertsmere compare against nearby areas ?

Hertsmere ranks 19th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Hertsmere wards

There are 16 wards within Hertsmere. Borehamwood Brookmeadow, Potters Bar Parkfield, Borehamwood Kenilworth 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 16 wards from high crime rate to low.