PENENDEN, DA3 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA3 8LS

PENENDEN, DA3 8LS, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population. This DA3 8LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA3 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 3.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA3 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA3 8LS, encompassing approximately 2975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA3 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Farm Holt with total crimes: 2

PENENDEN, DA3 8LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.67-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.38150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.680.00%
Shoplifting31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.72100.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-60.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.39-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-55.56%
Drugs31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7583.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.70800.00%
Other theft33.020.00%
Burglary21.01-66.67%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary65.71500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.02-57.14%
Shoplifting22.02-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.08133.33%
Shoplifting84.71700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 202314
November 20236

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farm Holt
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ash Road
    Total1
    Drugs1