BOURNE WAY, BR8 7HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 7HX

BOURNE WAY, BR8 7HX, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7HX 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 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7HX, encompassing approximately 3558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BR8 7HX 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

BOURNE WAY, BR8 7HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.62250.00%
Public order31.97200.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-66.67%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.12-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour64.50-33.33%
Other theft31.69200.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3761.54%
Anti-social behaviour95.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.53300.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6520.00%
Public order31.69-40.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2718.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.65150.00%
Public order51.41150.00%
Burglary31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In April 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 offences118.15-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.09200.00%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.03-27.78%
Public order23.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.275.88%
Anti-social behaviour55.0625.00%
Public order31.41200.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9913.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.31-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.22-66.67%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.690.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202421
June 202413
May 202413
April 202411
March 202413
February 202418
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR8 7HX 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. Lime Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lynden Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Reeves Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ash Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sermon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Westharold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hart Dyke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Waterton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1