DA4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA4

DA4, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Horton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.21266.67%
Violence and sexual offences91.19-55.00%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.76-25.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Other theft40.54-20.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Public order10.11-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.86185.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.1714.29%
Vehicle crime70.87250.00%
Other theft50.76-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-50.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Public order30.33200.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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 offences186.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.950.00%
Public order71.520.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other theft30.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 202422
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
July 20247
June 202417
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 202420
April 202412
March 20247
February 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
April 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gibsons Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dartford Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Mill Stone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Esparto Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Devon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pembroke Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Austin Lodge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Farningham Hill Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Holmesdale Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Axtane Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Water Mill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Saxon Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Franks Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Old Dartford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gabrielspring Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1