LEYDENHATCH LANE, BR8 7PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 7PS

LEYDENHATCH LANE, BR8 7PS, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7PS 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 7PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7PS, encompassing approximately 2314 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BR8 7PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Walnut Way with total crimes: 2
  • Wisteria Gardens with total crimes: 2

LEYDENHATCH LANE, BR8 7PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.05150.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.32-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 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 offences77.78-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.0225.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 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 offences1610.80433.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.91300.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 202416
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Walnut Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wisteria Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Russett Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1