DA4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA4

DA4, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DA4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DA4, encompassing approximately 9217 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)

DA4 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dartford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rainham (Kent) (Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

DA4 Crime Map

Postcodes in DA4

The postcode district are associated with the DA4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DA4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson104.3411.11%
Other theft81.0814.29%
Violence and sexual offences70.87-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour70.760.00%
Burglary30.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.4070.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.84-55.00%
Other theft70.98-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour70.76-68.18%
Burglary60.760.00%
Shoplifting50.65-16.67%
Other crime30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.01340.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.3966.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.17-23.08%
Other theft91.0880.00%
Vehicle crime90.98-10.00%
Shoplifting60.98-14.29%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Public order30.33-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.27116.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.4171.43%
Vehicle crime101.30150.00%
Shoplifting71.08133.33%
Public order50.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.54-37.50%
Other theft50.540.00%
Burglary40.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.34-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.87250.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.760.00%
Other theft50.65-54.55%
Public order50.54400.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Shoplifting30.4350.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114.23175.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.19200.00%
Vehicle crime60.98-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences60.65-50.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-84.62%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Public order10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson135.978.33%
Violence and sexual offences121.410.00%
Vehicle crime91.30-18.18%
Other theft40.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4350.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson125.97-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences121.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime111.30-8.33%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Possession of weapons40.430.00%
Burglary30.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-50.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Public order20.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.40-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson141.527.69%
Vehicle crime121.5250.00%
Public order61.3020.00%
Burglary40.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.43-55.56%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.95333.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.41-35.71%
Vehicle crime80.9833.33%
Burglary50.87150.00%
Public order50.54-28.57%
Other theft30.540.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-83.33%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.6212.50%
Anti-social behaviour141.9555.56%
Public order71.52133.33%
Vehicle crime60.7620.00%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-75.00%
Other theft30.33-50.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.08-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson121.74-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.30-10.00%
Other theft60.9820.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-28.57%
Public order30.5450.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson258.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.500.00%
Vehicle crime71.080.00%
Other theft50.760.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202417
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318
September 202318
August 202316
July 202323

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202420
April 202412
March 20247
February 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313
September 20233
August 202312
July 202325

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202422
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 202314
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
July 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20234
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dartford Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Rainham (Kent) (Station)
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Crockenhill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bull Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. White Post Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Russell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Main Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Esparto Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Horton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Axtane Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rashleigh Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Franks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Old Dartford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Lambourne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Beesfield Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Upper Austin Lodge Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Eynsford (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lullingstone Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Oliver Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1