Is Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Safe?
Crime statistics for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 354 total crimes recorded in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth safe?
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a CrimeRadar safety score of 64/100, rated Average. A total of 354 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 17.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth are broadly in line with the UK average.
How many crimes were recorded in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the last 12 months?
354 crimes were recorded in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 17.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (428 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 86 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
The most common crime in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is Violent Crime, with 86 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 24.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 17.3% — from 428 crimes in the previous 12 months to 354 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a safety score of 64 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth compare to the Kent Police average?
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a safety score of 64/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
50% of crimes recorded in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
86 violent crimes were recorded in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the last 12 months — representing 24.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 76 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth last updated?
The crime data for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth with other areas?
You can compare Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.