Crime Rate in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

The total recorded crimes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth crime rate of 45.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Horton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Esparto Way with total crimes: 3
  • Montgomery Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?

To understand the safety of Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, we need to analyze Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 458 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 401 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth crimes were 458. The crime rate of Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in 2024 was 627.23 (year) or 52.27 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth were around 401 crimes with yearly crime rate of 549.16 (year) or 45.76 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth)CrimesRank (Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth)CrimesRank (Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and WestNA NA542 5479 5
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash GreenNA NA353 12410 8
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
KemsingNA NA187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26
Cowden and HeverNA NA83 2695 25

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
October 20251
September 20254
June 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 202512

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20256
September 20253
August 20258
July 202515
June 202511
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
October 20256
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20256
October 20256
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 202511
November 20254
October 202510
September 20256
August 202511
July 202512
June 20255
May 20254
April 202514
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20251
November 20256
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
March 20251

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20253
June 20253
May 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth postcode area is presented below.

1. Horton Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Esparto Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Montgomery Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Other crime1
5. Paddock Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Bull Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Mallys Place (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Coopers Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Millen Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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