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

Overview of Crime in BR8 7JA

FARM AVENUE, BR8 7JA, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7JA, encompassing approximately 2866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR8 7JA 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
  • Farm Avenue with total crimes: 3

FARM AVENUE, BR8 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.49150.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.19-44.44%
Burglary31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.79100.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1950.00%
Public order32.09-40.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7242.86%
Public order53.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74100.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.98-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.44150.00%
Other theft31.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 offences127.320.00%
Other theft24.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.02-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.19150.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.19-50.00%
Other crime22.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 202412
February 202412
January 202414
December 20237
November 202314

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 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 7JA 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. Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lynden Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ash Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sermon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Westharold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hart Dyke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Waterton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1