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Crime in West Kingsdown

West Kingsdown had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 18 Sevenoaks areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Sevenoaks area. Crime was up 46% on the three months before.

TN15, Sevenoaks · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Kingsdown

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33.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 18Sevenoaks rank1st is the highest rate
+46%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 8 Apr 11 May 17 Jun 27 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Kingsdown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1733%
violence1427%
theft714%
criminal damage48%
other crime48%
burglary12%
public order12%
shoplifting12%

West Kingsdown against Sevenoaks

TypeWest Kingsdown per 1,000Middle Sevenoaks areaChange
Violence9.315.3–
Burglary0.72.1–
Vehicle crime0.74.1–
Anti-social behaviour11.313.3–
Theft and robbery4.64.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Otford61▲ 21%
Wrotham59.2▼ 40%
Ash56.60%
Kemsing35.8▲ 23%
West Kingsdown33.9▲ 46%
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 West Kingsdown a safe area?

West Kingsdown had about 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 18 Sevenoaks areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in West Kingsdown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (17), followed by violence (14) and theft (7).