Crime in Sevenoaks: statistics, rates and trends

1,585 crimes were recorded in Sevenoaks in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 426 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sevenoaks has the 1,005th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sevenoaks was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,439 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,585). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sevenoaks 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-61%) and public order (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Sevenoaks

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sevenoaks recorded 426 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sevenoaks

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sevenoaks recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Sevenoaks

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sevenoaks recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sevenoaks

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sevenoaks recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sevenoaks

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sevenoaks recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Sevenoaks

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sevenoaks recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sevenoaks

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sevenoaks recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sevenoaks

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sevenoaks recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sevenoaks

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sevenoaks recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Sevenoaks

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sevenoaks recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Sevenoaks

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sevenoaks recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Sevenoaks

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sevenoaks recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Sevenoaks

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sevenoaks recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Sevenoaks

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sevenoaks recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Sevenoaks, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sevenoaks.

6 areas within Sevenoaks, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sevenoaks Town and St John's had the highest rate (86.3 per 1,000) and Sevenoaks Kippington the lowest (35.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Sevenoaks over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sevenoaks 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.

Sevenoaks has an estimated population of 27,462. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sevenoaks sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Sevenoaks. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.