Crime Rate in Kemsing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kemsing

The total recorded crimes in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kemsing crime rate of 7.70 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 Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Kemsing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Close with total crimes: 4
  • Noah'S Ark with total crimes: 2
  • Park Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kemsing has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 7.70 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East50 3509 6397 10
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Westerham and Crockham Hill24 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green17 18353 12410 8
Seal and Weald23 15404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 11331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26
Cowden and Hever4 2683 2695 25

Kemsing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kemsing in March 2025

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

1. Norman Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Noah'S Ark (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sherborne Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Pilgrims' Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chalkways (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Heaverham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Old Barn Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Chart View (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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