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Crime in Leigh

Leigh had 9 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 14.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 18 Sevenoaks areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% below the middle Sevenoaks area.

TN11, Sevenoaks · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Leigh

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14.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 18Sevenoaks rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
vehicle crimemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Apr 3 May 2 Jun 4 Jul 3 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Leigh. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
vehicle crime333%
anti-social behaviour222%
burglary222%
violence111%
weapons111%

Leigh against Sevenoaks

TypeLeigh per 1,000Middle Sevenoaks areaChange
Violence1.615.3–
Burglary3.22.1–
Vehicle crime4.84.1–
Anti-social behaviour3.213.3–
Theft and robbery04.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tonbridge95.2▲ 7%
Hildenborough38.6▲ 17%
Bidborough14.80%
Leigh14.4–
See every Sevenoaks area ranked on the crime in Sevenoaks page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Leigh a safe area?

Leigh had about 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 18 Sevenoaks areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in Leigh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was vehicle crime (3), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and burglary (2).