Total Crime Rate
50.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bakers Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Fawkham and West Kingsdown , and the 174th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bakers Avenue (TN15 6HA) in the last 12 months was 50.1 per 1,000 residents and was 15.4% lower than the Fawkham and West Kingsdown average (59.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bakers Avenue (TN15 6HA), the main crime hotspot is near Chancel Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fawkham and West Kingsdown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chancel Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rushetts Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wood View Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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