BR8 8ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 8ET

BR8 8ET, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This BR8 8ET 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 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 8ET, encompassing approximately 3479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR8 8ET area, explore the BR8 8ET Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

BR8 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bartholomew Way with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

BR8 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.65-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences93.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-55.56%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Public order41.15-33.33%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.83-18.18%
Shoplifting175.1754.55%
Anti-social behaviour94.8928.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.59125.00%
Public order62.5950.00%
Vehicle crime41.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.15100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.68100.00%
Shoplifting116.32-35.29%
Vehicle crime83.1660.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.30-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-33.33%
Public order41.15300.00%
Other theft41.15-20.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.3813.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1610.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Other theft51.4425.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.6636.36%
Violence and sexual offences114.31-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.16-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.8780.00%
Other theft42.59-20.00%
Public order11.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.0222.22%
Shoplifting113.16-15.38%
Vehicle crime63.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.720.00%
Other theft51.440.00%
Public order31.44-50.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.9755.56%
Shoplifting134.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.740.00%
Public order62.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7225.00%
Other theft51.44-16.67%
Robbery41.440.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.93-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.74-18.18%
Other theft62.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Public order30.86-40.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.95180.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.0283.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-33.33%
Other theft51.7266.67%
Public order51.44150.00%
Robbery31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.59-25.00%
Shoplifting51.72-58.33%
Other theft31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Drugs10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.300.00%
Public order61.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202422
June 202411
May 202411
April 202414
March 202414
February 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 202411
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202411
June 202417
May 202415
April 202411
March 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bartholomew Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. New Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Azalea Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Goldsel Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Allington Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montague Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Court Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gala Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. B258
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Old Farm Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. London Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1