THE MEAD, DA3 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA3 8EZ

THE MEAD, DA3 8EZ, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This DA3 8EZ 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 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA3 8EZ, encompassing approximately 1935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA3 8EZ area, explore the DA3 8EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA3 8EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Ayelands Lane with total crimes: 2

THE MEAD, DA3 8EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.81400.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-33.33%
Public order11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.75150.00%
Shoplifting32.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2350.00%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.68100.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-66.67%
Drugs21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.03-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.8550.00%
Vehicle crime43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.07300.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-87.50%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson811.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.1333.33%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Burglary10.52-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.58-76.92%
Shoplifting21.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.46550.00%
Shoplifting86.72700.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-33.33%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.360.00%
Vehicle crime43.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 202313
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA3 8EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ayelands Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Manor Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Chapel Wood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ash Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Butler'S Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1