Kemsing vs Sevenoaks Kippington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Kemsing Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Sevenoaks Kippington Kent Police

      Kemsing vs Sevenoaks Kippington Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Kemsing
      Kent Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Kippington
      Kent Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↑55.1% trend
      41.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kemsing
      B Sevenoaks Kippington
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      103
      352
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      172
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓40.1%
      ↑55.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      41.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kemsing
      B Sevenoaks Kippington
      Violent Crime
      44 ↓31%
      101 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑40%
      66 ↑154%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓41%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓61%
      30 ↑36%
      Burglary
      4 ↓64%
      10 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓76%
      29 ↑26%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      3 ↑0%
      14 ↑40%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      51 ↑1175%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      9 ↑350%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kemsing is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kemsing safer than Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Kemsing has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Sevenoaks Kippington has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 352 crimes. Kemsing scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kemsing vs Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Kemsing shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sevenoaks Kippington shows +55.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kemsing and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      In Kemsing, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In Sevenoaks Kippington, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kemsing and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Kemsing recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sevenoaks Kippington recorded 66. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kemsing vs Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Violent crime in Kemsing totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Sevenoaks Kippington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kemsing and Sevenoaks Kippington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kemsing recorded 172 crimes (now 103, a change of -40.1%). Sevenoaks Kippington recorded 227 crimes previously (now 352, +55.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kemsing and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kemsing has a resolution rate of 0% and Sevenoaks Kippington has 41.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kemsing and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Kemsing falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sevenoaks Kippington is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kemsing and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kemsing or Sevenoaks Kippington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kemsing and Sevenoaks Kippington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.