Crime Rate in Kemsing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kemsing

The total recorded crimes in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kemsing crime rate of 2.07 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 Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kemsing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfield with total crimes: 2
  • Heaverham Road with total crimes: 1
  • Greenlands 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)CrimesRank (Kemsing)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and WestNA NA542 5479 5
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash GreenNA NA353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthNA NA458 8401 9
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26
Cowden and HeverNA NA83 2695 25

Kemsing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
July 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 February 2026

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

1. Brookfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Heaverham Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Greenlands Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Pilgrims' Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norman Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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