Total Crime Rate
129.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Swanley Village Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Swanley White Oak , and the 41st highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Swanley Village Road (BR8 7NG) in the last 12 months was 129.7 per 1,000 residents and was 58.8% higher than the Swanley White Oak average (81.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 35.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Swanley Village Road (BR8 7NG), the main crime hotspot is near Beechenlea Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beechenlea Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beechenlea Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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