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 July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth crime rate of 52.04 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Towers Wood with total crimes: 3
  • Saxon Place with total crimes: 3
  • Franks Lane 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 July 2025 the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 52.04 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
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's55 3888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's65 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak63 2702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village38 7579 4664 4
Ash and New Ash Green44 4353 12410 8
Edenbridge South and West36 9542 5479 5
Hartley and Hodsoll Street43 5331 15389 11
Fawkham and West Kingsdown39 6362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and East33 12509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill33 11508 7423 7
Seal and Weald31 13404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead21 17381 10263 17
Sevenoaks Northern34 10339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge28 14348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington16 19267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern25 15205 19247 18
Otford and Shoreham16 20307 16270 16
Eynsford23 16154 22184 20
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount21 18212 18183 21
Hextable13 21200 20191 19
Kemsing13 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill10 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway7 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone3 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever7 2483 2695 25

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20254
April 202514
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 202413
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

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
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 202512
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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 2 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
October 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in July 2025

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

1. Towers Wood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Saxon Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Franks Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. White Post Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Roman Villa Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Coopers Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rashleigh Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lombard Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Oliver Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Farningham Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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