Crime Rate in Kemsing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kemsing

The total recorded crimes in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, UK in January 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kemsing crime rate of 2.96 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kemsing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montfort Road with total crimes: 3
  • Noah'S Ark with total crimes: 1
  • Park Lane 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 January 2026 the Kemsing has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)
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
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth24 11458 8401 9
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
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Kemsing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20251
November 202510
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
July 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Kemsing in January 2026

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

1. Montfort Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Noah'S Ark (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shorehill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Knave Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.