Total Crime Rate

62.3 per 1,000 6/10 · Average

All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026

Violent Crime Rate

38.1 per 1,000 7/10 · High

May 2025 - Apr 2026
Latest update: 06.06.2026 Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk and are typically published with a 3-month delay.
Crime rate per 1000 residents
  • All crimes 62.3 6/10
  • Violent crimes 38.1 7/10
  • Violence and sexual offences 38.1 7/10
  • Anti-social behaviour 6.9 4/10
  • Vehicle crime 6.9 6/10
  • Criminal damage and arson 3.5 3/10
  • Drugs 3.5 4/10
  • Other theft 3.5 3/10
  • Bicycle theft 0.0 1/10
  • Burglary 0.0 1/10
  • Other crime 0.0 1/10
  • Possession of weapons 0.0 1/10
  • Public order 0.0 1/10
  • Robbery 0.0 1/10
  • Shoplifting 0.0 1/10
  • Theft from the person 0.0 1/10
Values shown per 1,000 residents · May 2025 - Apr 2026 · Rating compares this oa to UK peers of the same type.
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Crime overview

St Lukes Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Swanley St Mary's , and the 129th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around St Lukes Close (BR8 7XT) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Swanley St Mary's average (135.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 22.2% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Lukes Close (BR8 7XT), the main crime hotspot is near Alder Way. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.

Crime Over Time in St Lukes Close area

Showing crimes within 0.3 miles (16/16)
Month:
MonthCrimeLocation*Last Outcome
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Hart Dyke Crescent —
Apr 2026Criminal damage and arson Walnut Way Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences St Lukes Close Local resolution
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour The Orchard —
Apr 2026Other theft Lime Road Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences Garrolds Close Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2026Criminal damage and arson Elm Drive Under investigation
Apr 2026Drugs Ruxton Close Under investigation
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences St Lukes Close Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2026Other theft Ruxton Close Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences St Lukes Close Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Police Station —
Apr 2026Other theft Hart Dyke Crescent Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2026Other crime Police Station Awaiting court outcome
Apr 2026Other crime Police Station Awaiting court outcome
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Police Station —
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Data Sources

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