DA3 7RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA3 7RJ

DA3 7RJ, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This DA3 7RJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA3 postcode area, which has experienced 88 crimes and a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA3 7RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA3 7RJ, encompassing approximately 1374 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA3 7RJ area, explore the DA3 7RJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DA3 7RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longfield (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Chartwell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Fawkham Road with total crimes: 3

DA3 7RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.1066.67%
Other theft53.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.73-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Other theft10.73-80.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

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
Shoplifting716.0116.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.09150.00%
Other theft53.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.18-75.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.370.00%
Other theft22.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-60.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5566.67%
Shoplifting43.64300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.090.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.73150.00%
Shoplifting33.64200.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.28100.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA3 7RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longfield (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chartwell Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Fawkham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Copse Side
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Main Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hartley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakwood Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cavendish Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1