LIME ROAD, BR8 7ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 7ED

LIME ROAD, BR8 7ED, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7ED 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 7ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7ED, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR8 7ED area, explore the BR8 7ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

BR8 7ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Hewett Place with total crimes: 5
  • Lavender Hill with total crimes: 4

LIME ROAD, BR8 7ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.99-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour84.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.0433.33%
Public order52.0425.00%
Shoplifting41.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.01-38.71%
Shoplifting84.8460.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.780.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.2982.35%
Anti-social behaviour77.90-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.78500.00%
Shoplifting51.53-44.44%
Public order41.2733.33%
Other crime31.020.00%
Drugs20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.48-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour124.3350.00%
Shoplifting93.060.00%
Drugs32.290.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.0546.67%
Shoplifting95.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2960.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.04-38.46%
Public order52.0466.67%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.82333.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.3125.00%
Vehicle crime51.27150.00%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Shoplifting30.76-40.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.014.17%
Shoplifting56.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Public order41.0233.33%
Possession of weapons41.020.00%
Theft from the person31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-50.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.9833.33%
Shoplifting66.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.530.00%
Public order31.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.50-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.590.00%
Shoplifting61.53500.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-50.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5320.00%
Vehicle crime51.530.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.610.00%
Public order73.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 202413
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202431
June 202417
May 202422
April 202415
March 202425
February 202424
January 202418
December 202322
November 202322

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
November 20237

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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lilac Gardens
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hewett Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lavender Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lime Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Garrolds Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lynden Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Reeves Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. London Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hilda May Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sermon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Westharold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hart Dyke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Waterton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Apple Orchard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Leewood Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1