FARM AVENUE, BR8 7HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 7HY

FARM AVENUE, BR8 7HY, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7HY 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 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7HY, encompassing approximately 3330 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR8 7HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lavender Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Wood End with total crimes: 4
  • Lime Road with total crimes: 3

FARM AVENUE, BR8 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8155.56%
Criminal damage and arson64.20200.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.61-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.31-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 offences117.2183.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.3050.00%
Public order31.80200.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.40400.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7150.00%
Other theft23.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.31-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.40150.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3110.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.71-37.50%
Burglary23.00100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 202316

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lavender Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lime Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lynden Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Reeves Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ash Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sermon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westharold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hart Dyke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Waterton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1