DA4 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA4 9AF

DA4 9AF, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This DA4 9AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA4 postcode area, which has experienced 48 crimes and a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA4 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA4 9AF, encompassing approximately 2466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA4 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Horton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Stone Close with total crimes: 2

DA4 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.92266.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.33300.00%
Vehicle crime34.87200.00%
Shoplifting31.22200.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other theft11.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.89-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-25.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.33-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting78.92133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.840.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03300.00%
Vehicle crime31.62200.00%
Shoplifting31.2250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.68300.00%
Other theft41.62300.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.84150.00%
Vehicle crime42.030.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.27100.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-66.67%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA4 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horton Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Mill Stone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Esparto Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holmesdale Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Axtane Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Water Mill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1