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Crime in Otford

Otford had 136 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 18 Sevenoaks areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle Sevenoaks area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

TN14, Sevenoaks · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Otford

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61crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 18Sevenoaks rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 36 Apr 46 May 51 Jun 47 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Otford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3828%
anti-social behaviour3324%
shoplifting2115%
criminal damage107%
theft107%
vehicle crime64%
burglary54%
other crime54%

Otford against Sevenoaks

TypeOtford per 1,000Middle Sevenoaks areaChange
Violence1715.3▲ 41%
Burglary2.22.1–
Vehicle crime2.74.1–
Anti-social behaviour14.813.3▲ 43%
Theft and robbery5.84.60%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Halstead65▲ 50%
Dunton Green62.8▼ 14%
Otford61▲ 21%
Riverhead590%
Seal44.2▼ 17%
Kemsing35.8▲ 23%
See every Sevenoaks area ranked on the crime in Sevenoaks page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Otford a safe area?

Otford had about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 18 Sevenoaks areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Otford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and shoplifting (21).