BR8 7EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 7EU

BR8 7EU, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7EU 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 7EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7EU, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BR8 7EU 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

BR8 7EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.13-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson65.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-20.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 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 offences1712.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.03-54.55%
Public order31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.2654.55%
Anti-social behaviour116.0383.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.90300.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.22-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.90-14.29%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Public order20.71-66.67%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.3275.00%
Public order62.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1325.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.190.00%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.32300.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Theft from the person21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8712.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.3933.33%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.680.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.97-63.64%
Other crime21.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-83.33%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.267.69%
Criminal damage and arson114.970.00%
Public order63.9020.00%
Vehicle crime62.130.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-77.78%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.900.00%
Public order53.190.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202417
June 202411
May 202415
April 20249
March 202415
February 202418
January 202416
December 202314
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR8 7EU 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. Wood End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lime Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lynden Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edwards Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Waterton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Apple Orchard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Leewood Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1