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Crime in Riverhead

Riverhead had 363 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 18 Sevenoaks areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sevenoaks area. Crime was level on the three months before.

TN13, Sevenoaks · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Riverhead

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59crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 18Sevenoaks rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common94 in 3 months

Month by month

115 Mar 122 Apr 127 May 134 Jun 116 Jul 113 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Riverhead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9426%
anti-social behaviour9125%
shoplifting3710%
criminal damage319%
theft288%
vehicle crime257%
burglary144%
other crime134%

Riverhead against Sevenoaks

TypeRiverhead per 1,000Middle Sevenoaks areaChange
Violence15.315.3▼ 18%
Burglary2.32.1▲ 40%
Vehicle crime4.14.1▲ 47%
Anti-social behaviour14.813.3▲ 42%
Theft and robbery64.6▲ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sevenoaks64.5▼ 6%
Dunton Green62.8▼ 14%
Otford61▲ 21%
Riverhead590%
Seal44.2▼ 17%
Brasted41.7▼ 45%
Sundridge34.3▼ 52%
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 Riverhead a safe area?

Riverhead had about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 18 Sevenoaks areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Riverhead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (94), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and shoplifting (37).