Crime Rate in Kemsing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kemsing

The total recorded crimes in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kemsing crime rate of 3.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kemsing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Hill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Greenlands Road with total crimes: 2
  • Heaverham Road with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Kemsing has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)
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
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth38 8458 8401 9
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
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

Kemsing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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 July 2025

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

1. Park Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Greenlands Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heaverham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sherborne Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Landway (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Whitebeam Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pilgrims' Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Barnfield Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brookfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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