THE PLAT, TN8 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN8 5BJ

THE PLAT, TN8 5BJ, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.55 per 1,000 population. This TN8 5BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN8 postcode area, which has experienced 117 crimes and a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN8 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN8 5BJ, encompassing approximately 1455 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN8 5BJ area, explore the TN8 5BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

TN8 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croft Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Katherine Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

THE PLAT, TN8 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.55125.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.1266.67%
Public order33.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.93-54.55%
Shoplifting43.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7550.00%
Public order12.06-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.741000.00%
Public order37.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Shoplifting21.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-60.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.43-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.37-83.33%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.12200.00%
Shoplifting32.06200.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-75.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.93300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.7533.33%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-40.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.620.00%
Public order33.43200.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-60.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.43-54.55%
Vehicle crime43.430.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.4383.33%
Shoplifting67.560.00%
Other theft24.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN8 5BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Croft Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Katherine Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Limes
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ashby'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edenbridge Town (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Plat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1