Sevenoaks Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Sevenoaks during November 2025 reveals a continued dominance of property-related offences over violent crime, a trend that may reflect the district's suburban character and economic activity. With a total of 622 crimes recorded, the area maintained a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—30.1% below the UK average of 7.3. This disparity underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and infrastructure in mitigating criminal activity. The breakdown of crimes highlights violence and sexual offences as the most prevalent category (30.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and other theft (10.9%). While violent crime rates in Sevenoaks (1.5 per 1,000) are 42% below the UK average, property crimes remain a significant concern, particularly given the 36% gap between property and violent crime counts. Seasonal factors likely influenced this dynamic: the onset of darker evenings in November may have contributed to an increase in shoplifting (37% below UK average) and vehicle crime (tied to UK average). Meanwhile, the presence of anti-social behaviour, though below the UK rate, suggests ongoing challenges in managing public spaces during the holiday season. The district's relatively low burglary rate (33% below UK average) may be attributed to its suburban layout and residential security measures. These patterns align with Sevenoaks' status as a commuter-focused area with a blend of retail, residential, and recreational zones, where property crime risks are tempered by community engagement and strategic policing.

November 2025 saw a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to three incidents—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable crime environment. This spike may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping or heightened vulnerability in public spaces during darker evenings. Conversely, public order offences fell by 42.9%, possibly linked to reduced large-scale events in the area during the month. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with property crimes (251) outnumbering violent crimes (188) by a 36% margin. This pattern is consistent with Sevenoaks' character as a suburban district with a strong retail presence, where shoplifting and vehicle crime contribute to property-related incidents. Violent crime in Sevenoaks (1.5 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area's low-density housing and community-focused policing strategies.

Sevenoaks' crime rate in November 2025 (5.1 per 1,000) represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2, marking a slight but consistent trend of decline. Daily crime activity averaged 21 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of local policing efforts. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average. This statistic aligns with Sevenoaks' status as a district with a well-established infrastructure and community engagement initiatives. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the crime rate remains proportionally low, with fewer than 1% of residents experiencing a crime during the month. This consistency in low crime exposure reflects broader patterns observed in similar suburban and commuter-focused areas, where infrastructure and community cohesion contribute to sustained safety outcomes.