Total Crime Rate
43.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southdene area has the 37th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunton Green and Riverhead , and the 168th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southdene (TN14 7HB) in the last 12 months was 43.5 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% lower than the Dunton Green and Riverhead average (51.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -23.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southdene (TN14 7HB), the main crime hotspot is near Parkside. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dunton Green and Riverhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kilnwood | — |
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