Crime Rate in Kemsing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kemsing

The total recorded crimes in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kemsing crime rate of 3.55 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 Kemsing, encompassing approximately 3,376 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kemsing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Noah'S Ark with total crimes: 2
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Norman Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kemsing?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Kemsing demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 187 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kemsing recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Kemsing had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 165 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kemsing recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Kemsing has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kemsing Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kemsing has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Kemsing crimes were 187. The crime rate of Kemsing in 2024 was 55.38 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kemsing were around 165 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.87 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's58 1888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village34 7579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38 4362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 15542 5479 5
Sevenoaks Eastern36 5205 19247 18
Edenbridge North and East36 6509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill25 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green34 9353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth32 10458 8401 9
Seal and Weald34 8404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead22 18381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 13331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern27 11339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge22 17348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington24 14267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham24 16307 16270 16
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14 2299 2395 24
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Kemsing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Kemsing in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kemsing postcode area is presented below.

1. Noah'S Ark (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Norman Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Watery Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Theobalds Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fairfield Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Collet Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beechy Lees Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Copperfields Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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