LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 7AP

LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AP, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR8 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR8 7AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7AP, encompassing approximately 4505 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

BR8 7AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Lavender Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Lime Road with total crimes: 3

LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.43-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-44.44%
Public order51.11400.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-20.00%
Other theft40.8933.33%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.6541.18%
Anti-social behaviour65.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33400.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Shoplifting30.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4330.77%
Anti-social behaviour53.7725.00%
Shoplifting51.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Drugs20.44-60.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.660.00%
Shoplifting52.890.00%
Drugs51.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.66-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson82.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.78600.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Other crime20.67-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.9917.39%
Criminal damage and arson55.99150.00%
Other crime41.11300.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.664.55%
Public order45.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.6610.00%
Vehicle crime44.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other crime30.6750.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.44100.00%
Vehicle crime51.33150.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202424
June 202417
May 202413
April 202413
March 202427
February 202423
January 202422
December 202320
November 202315

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR8 7AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lilac Gardens
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lavender Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lime Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Garrolds Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Reeves Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sprucedale Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Maple Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Heath Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Sycamore Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walnut Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ash Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. London Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hilda May Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Westharold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hart Dyke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1