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Burglary Rates in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Sevenoaks, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth recorded 17 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

17

3.46 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

402

81.9 per 1,000 residents

2% above the UK average40% above the South East regional average

How does Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth rank?

Within Sevenoaks

7 of 26 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

65th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
4
1
1
4
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
112
28%
Violence & Sexual
91
23%
Anti-social Behaviour
86
21%
Vehicle Crime
41
10%
Shoplifting
38
9%
Burglary
17
4%
Drug Offences
16
4%
Theft from Person
1
0%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Source: Census 2021 · 2,100 households

Detached 22%Semi-detached 29%Terraced 27%Flats 21%

The most common property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth homeowners

Most homes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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