Total Crime Rate
15.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Road area has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Road (DA4 9AS) in the last 12 months was 15.9 per 1,000 residents and was 82.2% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Road (DA4 9AS), the main crime hotspot is near Montgomery Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Esparto Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Montgomery Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Esparto Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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