Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Mill Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth , and the 49th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Old Mill Close (DA4 0BN) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.4% lower than the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth average (89.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Old Mill Close (DA4 0BN), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Lane, with 5 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tower Croft | — |
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