South East

Crime rate in South East areas

Sevenoaks crime rate

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 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

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East Hampshire crime rate

Overview of East Hampshire crime rate

Crime in East Hampshire is characterized by a low rating. It stands 22nd among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rate, with a total of 7263 incidents reported in 2023. The area, home to 125746 people, sees a crime rate of 57.76 per 1000 inhabitants, marking a 10.92% decrease from the previous year.
The most frequently occurring crimes are Violence and sexual offences (37.8%), Anti-social behaviour (11.0%), and Public order (9.0%), with Bicycle theft, Theft from the person, and Robbery being the least common, each at 0.4%.
East Hampshire, divided into 31 wards, shows a disparity in crime rates. Alton Westbrooke (179.6), Alton Eastbrooke (110.6), and Whitehill Chase (94.2) report the highest figures, whereas Alton Amery (33.4), Horndean Downs (30.7), and Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers (26.7) are the safest.
In terms of postcode districts, SO23 (134.1), PO9 (125.6), and RG29 (83.1) experience higher crime rates, while SO24 (37.5), RG25 (33.0), and GU26 (33.0) are among the safest.
East Hampshire reported increases in Anti-social behaviour by 3.64% in 2020, Public order by 1.62% in 2021, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.36% in the same year. Despite these rises, there have been significant declines, notably in Anti-social behaviour with a decrease of 3.43% in 2023, and a reduction in Violence and sexual offences by 2.36% in 2023, alongside decreases in burglary, other theft, and vehicle crime rates in 2020, indicating a mixed yet overall positive shift in crime trends.

East Hampshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7263 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2749 (37.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 797 (11.0)%
  • Public order – 654 (9.0)%
  • Other theft – 648 (8.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 606 (8.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 521 (7.2)%
  • Burglary – 472 (6.5)%
  • Shoplifting – 365 (5.0)%
  • Drugs – 174 (2.4)%
  • Other crime – 113 (1.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 76 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 31 (0.4)%
  • Theft from the person – 31 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 26 (0.4)%

How does East Hampshire compare against nearby areas ?

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

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Crime rates in postcode districts under East Hampshire

There are 16 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with East Hampshire. Highest crime rates in SO23, PO9, RG29 .

  • SO23 – 134.1
  • PO9 – 125.6
  • RG29 – 83.1
  • GU32 – 79.2
  • PO7 – 68.1
  • GU35 – 63.0
  • GU34 – 59.8
  • GU30 – 57.7
  • PO8 – 57.2
  • GU27 – 54.8
  • GU33 – 51.9
  • GU31 – 45.5
  • GU10 – 44.7
  • SO24 – 37.5
  • RG25 – 33.0
  • GU26 – 33.0

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Milton Keynes crime rate

Overview of Milton Keynes crime rate

Milton Keynes, facing a high crime situation, is ranked 4th among nearby boroughs for its crime rate. In 2023, the area reported 29,908 criminal incidents against a population of 287,060, resulting in a crime rate of 104.19 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.64% from the previous year.
The predominant crimes in Milton Keynes include Violence and sexual offences (41.0%), Vehicle crime (8.2%), and Anti-social behaviour (8.1%), with the less common being Bicycle theft (1.1%), Robbery (1.0%), and Possession of weapons (0.8%).
Of the 19 wards, Central Milton Keynes (331.3), Woughton & Fishermead (160.9), and Bletchley Park (125.4) have the highest crime rates, whereas Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope (61.8), Newport Pagnell South (53.6), and Olney (44.9) are notably safer.
In Milton Keynes, there were increases in Public order by 1.72% in 2020 and 6.24% in 2021, Shoplifting by 3.09% in 2023, Vehicle crime by 2.89% in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences by 5.91% in 2020 and 6.79% in 2021. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 1.76% in 2022, Other theft by 2.53% in 2020, Public order by 3.12% in 2023, Shoplifting by 3.53% in 2020, Vehicle crime by 2.87% in 2020 and 2.61% in 2021.

Milton Keynes crime incidents by crime type

A total of 29908 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 12252 (41.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 2450 (8.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2433 (8.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 2414 (8.1)%
  • Public order – 2400 (8.0)%
  • Other theft – 2350 (7.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 2260 (7.6)%
  • Burglary – 987 (3.3)%
  • Drugs – 644 (2.2)%
  • Other crime – 505 (1.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 347 (1.2)%
  • Bicycle theft – 334 (1.1)%
  • Robbery – 298 (1.0)%
  • Possession of weapons – 234 (0.8)%

How does Milton Keynes compare against nearby areas ?

Milton Keynes ranks 4th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Milton Keynes wards

There are 19 wards within Milton Keynes. Central Milton Keynes, Woughton & Fishermead, Bletchley Park 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 Milton Keynes

There are 23 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Milton Keynes. Highest crime rates in MK9, MK1, MK6 .

  • MK9 – 732.6
  • MK1 – 160.1
  • MK6 – 147.0
  • MK2 – 125.7
  • MK12 – 120.6
  • MK14 – 119.2
  • NN8 – 117.8
  • MK13 – 100.4
  • MK11 – 94.5
  • MK5 – 86.2
  • MK15 – 83.3
  • MK10 – 76.4
  • MK17 – 75.2
  • MK7 – 72.5
  • MK3 – 67.4
  • MK8 – 65.5
  • MK4 – 61.8
  • NN9 – 54.6
  • MK16 – 53.9
  • NN7 – 47.2
  • MK46 – 46.7
  • MK19 – 46.2
  • MK43 – 37.7

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Tandridge crime rate

Overview of Tandridge crime rate

Tandridge boasts a commendable low crime rating, standing 22nd among 25 nearby boroughs or local administrative districts in terms of safety. In 2023, the area recorded 5,782 incidents of crime against a population of 87,874, equating to a crime rate of 65.8 per 1,000 residents—a decrease of 6.45% from the previous year.
Predominant crimes in Tandridge include Violence and sexual offences (32.2%), Anti-social behaviour (18.5%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.0%), with the least common being robbery (0.7%), theft from the person (0.4%), and bicycle theft (0.3%).
The district’s 20 wards exhibit varying levels of crime, with Tatsfield and Titsey (142.1), Oxted North and Tandridge (89.7), and Westway (86.7) experiencing the highest rates. Conversely, Woldingham (39.0), Portley (38.0), and Chaldon (32.9) are the safest wards.
Regarding postcode districts overlapping with Tandridge, RH6 (151.1), CR8 (127.0), and RH10 (114.2) witness the highest crime rates, while RH19 (56.0), CR2 (47.0), and CR3 (39.0) are deemed the safest.
In Tandridge, there has been a mixed trend in crime rates over recent years. The area saw an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 6.5% in 2020 and in Violence and sexual offences by 2.18% in 2021 and 1.69% in 2023. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by -2.91% in 2021, -3.68% in 2022, and -2.4% in 2023, Burglary by -2.48% in 2020, Criminal damage and arson by -1.61% in 2023, Other theft by -2.69% in 2020, and Vehicle crime by -2.84% in 2023.

Tandridge crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5782 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1863 (32.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1072 (18.5)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 577 (10.0)%
  • Public order – 539 (9.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 453 (7.8)%
  • Other theft – 442 (7.6)%
  • Burglary – 270 (4.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 206 (3.6)%
  • Drugs – 126 (2.2)%
  • Other crime – 106 (1.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 50 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 38 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 25 (0.4)%
  • Bicycle theft – 15 (0.3)%

How does Tandridge compare against nearby areas ?

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

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Crime rates in Tandridge wards

There are 20 wards within Tandridge. Tatsfield and Titsey, Oxted North and Tandridge, Westway 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 Tandridge

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Tandridge. Highest crime rates in RH6, CR8, RH10 .

  • RH6 – 151.1
  • CR8 – 127.0
  • RH10 – 114.2
  • RH1 – 98.2
  • CR6 – 87.8
  • TN16 – 86.0
  • TN8 – 76.2
  • RH9 – 76.1
  • RH7 – 65.9
  • RH8 – 65.5
  • RH19 – 56.0
  • CR2 – 47.0
  • CR3 – 39.0

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North Hertfordshire Crime Rate

Overview of North Hertfordshire crime rate

Crime levels in North Hertfordshire are classified as low.

Among 25 surrounding boroughs, North Hertfordshire is ranked 24th for its crime rate. The area reported 8,727 incidents in 2023, with a population of 133,210. This translates to a crime rate of 65.51 per 1,000 people, indicating a 6.72% decrease from the previous year.

The most frequent crimes are Violence and sexual offences (31.1%), Anti-social behaviour (26.8%), and Criminal damage and arson (8.9%), with the rarest being Theft from the person (0.6%), Possession of weapons (0.6%), and Robbery (0.4%).

Out of 24 wards, those with the highest crime rates include Hitchin Highbury (113.7), Letchworth South West (108.5), and Letchworth East (101.7), whereas the safest are Kimpton (28.3), Hitchin Priory (24.8), and Baldock East (21.2).

Reviewing postcode districts, SG1 (120.4), LU2 (86.2), and SG6 (85.7) report the highest crime rates, while AL6 (45.8), SG4 (43.8), and SG16 (43.4) are the most secure.

In North Hertfordshire, there were no increases in crime trends reported. However, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 2.05% in 2023, Burglary by 2.07% in 2020, Other theft by 2.03% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 2.4% in 2020.

North Hertfordshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8727 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2711 (31.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2338 (26.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 773 (8.9)%
  • Other theft – 611 (7.0)%
  • Shoplifting – 562 (6.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 462 (5.3)%
  • Public order – 397 (4.5)%
  • Burglary – 332 (3.8)%
  • Drugs – 169 (1.9)%
  • Other crime – 137 (1.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 94 (1.1)%
  • Theft from the person – 54 (0.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 55 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 32 (0.4)%

How does North Hertfordshire compare against nearby areas ?

North Hertfordshire ranks 24th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in North Hertfordshire wards

There are 24 wards within North Hertfordshire. Hitchin Highbury, Letchworth South West, Letchworth East 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 North Hertfordshire

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North Hertfordshire. Highest crime rates in SG1, LU2, SG6 .

  • SG1 – 120.4
  • LU2 – 86.2
  • SG6 – 85.7
  • SG2 – 72.3
  • SG5 – 69.7
  • SG7 – 65.3
  • SG15 – 58.4
  • SG3 – 53.9
  • SG8 – 53.2
  • SG9 – 51.6
  • AL4 – 49.8
  • AL6 – 45.8
  • SG4 – 43.8
  • SG16 – 43.4

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