WESTED LANE, BR8 8EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 8EE

WESTED LANE, BR8 8EE, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.04 per 1,000 population. This BR8 8EE 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 8EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 8EE, encompassing approximately 420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR8 8EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • M20 with total crimes: 5
  • Mead Close with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

WESTED LANE, BR8 8EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.14100.00%
Burglary14.760.00%
Drugs12.380.00%
Other theft12.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order214.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.760.00%
Other theft12.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.520.00%
Vehicle crime17.140.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson111.900.00%
Other crime12.380.00%
Other theft12.380.00%
Possession of weapons12.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences221.42100.00%
Vehicle crime24.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.760.00%
Drugs12.380.00%
Possession of weapons12.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%
Public order12.380.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.52100.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson214.280.00%
Vehicle crime24.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.760.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs19.520.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.38-66.67%
Other crime12.380.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime314.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.140.00%
Other crime12.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
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November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
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February 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20241
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April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR8 8EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. M20
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mead Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1