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 January 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth crime rate of 32.87 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Dartford Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Grange 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 January 2026 the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 32.87 ranking 11th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

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.

AreaJanuary 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's50 2888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's54 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak37 4702 2713 3
Fawkham and West Kingsdown46 3362 11460 6
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village28 8579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and West24 10542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East36 5509 6397 10
Ash and New Ash Green29 6353 12410 8
Westerham and Crockham Hill27 9508 7423 7
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 7381 10263 17
Seal and Weald15 16404 9318 13
Hartley and Hodsoll Street18 15331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern19 13339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge21 12348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington12 20267 17312 14
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount18 14212 18183 21
Otford and Shoreham14 18307 16270 16
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone15 1788 2487 26
Sevenoaks Eastern13 19205 19247 18
Hextable10 23200 20191 19
Eynsford7 25154 22184 20
Kemsing10 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dartford Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Grange (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Paddock Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Mill Stone Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Millstone Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. East Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bull Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Montgomery Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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