Edenbridge Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,893 residents, Edenbridge recorded 61 crimes in June 2023, translating to a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 9.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a notable contrast given the local context of a built-up area within Sevenoaks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.2% of all reported incidents (30 cases), significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This may partly explain the overall rate’s deviation from the UK average, though the area’s lower property crime rates suggest a focus on addressing violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 18% of total crimes (11 cases), slightly below the UK average for this category. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns: with June marking the start of summer, longer daylight hours and the beginning of tourism in nearby coastal areas could contribute to increased public space activity, impacting crime dynamics. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.4 per 1,000) compared to UK averages might reflect effective local initiatives or the area’s character as a more residential, less commercialised part of Sevenoaks. However, the sharp rise in violent crime compared to the UK average warrants further exploration of local conditions, such as community engagement or policing strategies, that might influence these trends.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary experiencing a 200% increase from one to three incidents, and shoplifting doubling from zero to three cases. These jumps, though numerically small, highlight potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or seasonal patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 57.1% (7 to 11 cases), possibly linked to increased public activity during the summer months. Conversely, other theft and other crime categories declined sharply—by 50% and 66.7% respectively—suggesting successful interventions or temporary reductions in certain types of criminal activity. The area’s violent crime rate (3.8 per 1,000) was 30% above the UK average for this category, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to address this disparity. Meanwhile, categories like public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) were 55% and 36% below UK averages, respectively, which may reflect lower foot traffic or better community management in Edenbridge compared to broader UK trends. For residents, the 200% increase in burglary is a concrete data point that could prompt vigilance around home security, particularly in light of summer-related property movements.

Edenbridge’s crime rate in June 2023 (7.7 per 1,000) marked a 9.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.5 per 1,000, indicating a short-term downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to UK-wide daily averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 129 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the risk for individuals living in the area. Given Edenbridge’s population of 7,893, this rate suggests a relatively low level of exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres, though the higher-than-average violent crime rate complicates this picture. The 9.4% gap between Edenbridge’s rate and the UK average (8.5 per 1,000) highlights the area’s unique position as a built-up part of Sevenoaks with distinct local dynamics. For context, the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 includes a broader mix of urban and rural areas, whereas Edenbridge’s lower property crime rates and higher violent crime rates suggest a focus on addressing specific local challenges. This comparison also underscores the importance of population scaling: a rate of 7.7 per 1,000 in a smaller, more tightly knit community may represent different pressures than the same rate in a sprawling city, where crime patterns are often more diffuse.