WAYLANDS, BR8 8TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 8TA

WAYLANDS, BR8 8TA, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This BR8 8TA 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 8TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 8TA, encompassing approximately 2960 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR8 8TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Goldsel Road with total crimes: 2

WAYLANDS, BR8 8TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.08-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences62.36-14.29%
Other theft12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0475.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-80.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Shoplifting31.01-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.4240.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36150.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Other theft41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.36300.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.68-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.13100.00%
Shoplifting62.03100.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-40.00%
Shoplifting31.01-25.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.7766.67%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Shoplifting41.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.39-62.50%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.700.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Goldsel Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Allington Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Montague Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Court Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Gala Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1