WATERCRESS CLOSE, TN14 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN14 5AH

WATERCRESS CLOSE, TN14 5AH, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This TN14 5AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN14 postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN14 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN14 5AH, encompassing approximately 1506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN14 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Otford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Vestry Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Moor Road with total crimes: 2

WATERCRESS CLOSE, TN14 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.3050.00%
Shoplifting31.9950.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.97-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-75.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting715.27133.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.65-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.32300.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9560.00%
Shoplifting35.31-50.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.98-50.00%
Public order43.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-85.71%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.64600.00%
Public order34.6550.00%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.29-44.44%
Other theft23.32100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.95125.00%
Shoplifting35.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.97-42.86%
Shoplifting32.660.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.65300.00%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99100.00%
Other theft21.33-60.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.29133.33%
Other theft54.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary39.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231

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
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
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 4 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN14 5AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Otford Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Vestry Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Moor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Swanzy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Greatness Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Watercress Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1