Crime Rate in Gravesham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gravesham

The total recorded crimes in Gravesham, Gravesham in January 2025 are around 929 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gravesham crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gravesham, encompassing approximately 106,902 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (339) incidents (-5.83% decrease)
  • Drugs: (105) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (89) incidents (-1.11% decrease)
Gravesham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

Gravesham Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Gravesham?

To understand the safety of Gravesham, we need to analyze Gravesham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Gravesham has recorded 13,542 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 126.68 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 61 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,627 crimes with a crime rate of 118.12, ranking it 70 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Gravesham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kent average, with 13542 crimes compared to 13931.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gravesham recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gravesham had fewer crimes than the Kent average, with 12,627 crimes compared to 13,095. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Gravesham recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Gravesham is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Gravesham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Gravesham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Pelham (143 crimes), and the safest, Istead Rise (8 crimes), is 135 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gravesham.

Similarly, the area of Gravesend Town (208 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Istead Rise & Meopham (23 crimes), with a difference of 185 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gravesham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Pelham143
Riverside142
Northfleet North102
Northfleet South92
Central67

Safest Wards:

Chalk17
Meopham South and Vigo17
Meopham North15
Riverview13
Istead Rise8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gravesend Town208
Milton & Chalk141
Northfleet North102
Perry Street73
Northfleet South70

Safest Areas:

Windmill Hill40
Higham & Shorne36
Riverview Park25
Sole Street & Vigo25
Istead Rise & Meopham23

Gravesham Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Gravesham has recorded 929 crimes with crime rate of 8.69 ranking 81th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Gravesham crimes were 13,542. The crime rate of Gravesham in 2024 was 126.68 (year) or 10.56 (month) ranking it 61 danzarous in the UK. Gravesham ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gravesham were around 12,627 crimes with yearly crime rate of 118.12 (year) or 9.84 (month) ranking 70 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Gravesham ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Gravesham

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks618 129,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling738 109,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells612 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford883 912,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe765 810,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,427 520,408 517,055 7
Dover905 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,246 617,254 616,993 5
Swale1,304 417,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,010 314,503 312,932 3
Thanet1,337 119,161 118,027 1

Gravesham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (339 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (105 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 360 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 106 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (305 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (111 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (388 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (146 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (329 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (130 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (373 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (202 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 347 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 190 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (722 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (344 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 452 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202426
November 202464
October 202467
September 202439
August 202453
July 202457
June 2024108

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 299 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202450
November 202435
October 202432
September 202428
August 202431
July 202434
June 202454

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 294 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202544
December 202422
November 202455
October 202434
September 202433
August 202429
July 202425
June 202452

A total of 3163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 395.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 722 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025339
December 2024360
November 2024305
October 2024388
September 2024329
August 2024373
July 2024347
June 2024722

A total of 764 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 95.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202588
December 2024106
November 202489
October 2024102
September 202464
August 202489
July 202480
June 2024146

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202415
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 641 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 80.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025105
December 202472
November 2024105
October 202480
September 202498
August 202459
July 202440
June 202482

A total of 795 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 99.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202557
December 202447
November 202470
October 202480
September 2024119
August 2024138
July 202498
June 2024186

A total of 1296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 162.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202571
December 2024102
November 2024111
October 2024146
September 2024130
August 2024202
July 2024190
June 2024344

A total of 539 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202540
December 202451
November 202458
October 202452
September 202478
August 202454
July 202452
June 2024154

A total of 939 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 117.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202589
December 202490
November 202489
October 2024107
September 2024115
August 2024107
July 2024124
June 2024218

High Crime Locations Gravesham in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gravesham postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs2
Public order1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Public order1
4. King Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. New Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Other theft2

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