KNIGHTS CROFT, DA3 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA3 8JS

KNIGHTS CROFT, DA3 8JS, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This DA3 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA3 8JS, encompassing approximately 1739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA3 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Redhill Road with total crimes: 3

KNIGHTS CROFT, DA3 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.3566.67%
Shoplifting52.87400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.050.00%
Shoplifting32.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%

In April 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 offences36.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.05300.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-50.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.900.00%
Shoplifting22.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-50.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.17-63.64%
Shoplifting22.30-75.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2237.50%
Shoplifting86.32700.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.90300.00%
Burglary14.600.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.05500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15100.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.450.00%
Shoplifting21.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 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
August 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Redhill Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Westfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butler'S Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1