Crime in Edenbridge: statistics, rates and trends
758 crimes were recorded in Edenbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Edenbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Edenbridge
- Types of crime in Edenbridge
- Edenbridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Edenbridge
- Streets with the most crime in Edenbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edenbridge
- Population and deprivation in Edenbridge
- Questions about crime in Edenbridge
- About this data
758 crimes were recorded in Edenbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 244 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Edenbridge has the 429th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edenbridge | Sevenoaks | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 758 | 7,691 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.9 | 62.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,069 | 122,748 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edenbridge was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,064 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (746). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 758 | 93.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 746 | 92.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 810 | 100.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 790 | 97.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,064 | 131.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,010 | 125.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 892 | 110.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 866 | 107.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 870 | 107.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edenbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+35%) and other theft (+32%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-15%) and public order (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 30.2 | 0.88 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 22.1 | 1.44 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 10.0 | 1.48 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 8.8 | 1.06 | -8% |
| Other theft | 49 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +32% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.3 | 1.02 | +35% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -15% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +57% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +160% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.28 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Edenbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edenbridge recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edenbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edenbridge recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edenbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edenbridge recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edenbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edenbridge recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edenbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edenbridge recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edenbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edenbridge recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edenbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edenbridge recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edenbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edenbridge recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edenbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edenbridge recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edenbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edenbridge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edenbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edenbridge recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edenbridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edenbridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edenbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edenbridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edenbridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edenbridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Edenbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edenbridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxted | 753 | 57.8 | -38% |
| East Grinstead | 1,746 | 62.2 | -34% |
| Sevenoaks | 1,585 | 57.7 | -39% |
| Rusthall and Langton Green | 406 | 50.8 | -46% |
| Caterham | 1,841 | 79.7 | -15% |
| Southborough | 511 | 47.2 | -50% |
| Copthorne | 493 | 78.4 | -17% |
| Warlingham | 424 | 60.0 | -36% |
2 areas within Edenbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Edenbridge South and West had the highest rate (99.7 per 1,000) and Edenbridge North and East the lowest (78.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbridge South and West | Neighbourhood | 4,363 | 435 | 99.7 |
| Edenbridge North and East | Neighbourhood | 5,979 | 471 | 78.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Edenbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Croft Lane | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Farmstead Drive | 31 |
| On or near Station Road | 28 |
| On or near Regency Close | 24 |
| On or near Woodland Drive | 24 |
| On or near Katherine Road | 23 |
| On or near Stanbridge Road | 23 |
| On or near Pine Grove | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edenbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 178 | 23.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 5.7% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Edenbridge has an estimated population of 8,069. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edenbridge sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edenbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Edenbridge a safe place to live?
Edenbridge recorded 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Edenbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Edenbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edenbridge was up 2% on the year before: 758 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 746 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edenbridge?
Edenbridge is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Edenbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.