BR8 8EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 8EU

BR8 8EU, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population. This BR8 8EU 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 8EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 8EU, encompassing approximately 3643 residents.

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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: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

BR8 8EU 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 8EU 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.35-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences83.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.20-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-42.86%
Public order41.10-33.33%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.5754.55%
Violence and sexual offences164.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4775.00%
Public order61.9250.00%
Vehicle crime41.65-20.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.92100.00%
Shoplifting115.49-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Public order41.10300.00%
Other theft31.10-40.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.006.25%
Violence and sexual offences104.6711.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.740.00%
Vehicle crime52.74400.00%
Other theft51.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-75.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.0045.45%
Anti-social behaviour104.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4760.00%
Other theft42.2033.33%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.820.00%
Shoplifting113.29-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour103.0242.86%
Vehicle crime62.74500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Other theft31.37-25.00%
Public order30.82-40.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.57140.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9225.00%
Public order51.3766.67%
Other theft41.37-33.33%
Robbery41.100.00%
Theft from the person31.100.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.98-7.14%
Other theft63.5720.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.65-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.82180.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.8418.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-14.29%
Robbery51.650.00%
Other theft51.3766.67%
Public order41.37100.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4322.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.0216.67%
Shoplifting51.92-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-50.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.470.00%
Public order61.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 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 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202420
June 202410
May 20249
April 202412
March 202412
February 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

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

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 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 202416
April 202411
March 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
January 20245

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR8 8EU 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. Azalea Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Overmead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Goldsel Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Allington Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montague Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Court Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Leyhill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Edwards Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gala Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. B258
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. London Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1