Crime Rate in Gravesham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gravesham

The total recorded crimes in Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 911 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gravesham crime rate of 8.52 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (344) incidents (10.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (179) incidents (7.19% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (92) incidents (-3.16% decrease)
Gravesham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallory Close with total crimes: 28
  • Codrington Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Hartshill Road with total crimes: 11

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 (154 crimes), and the safest, Chalk (8 crimes), is 146 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gravesham.

Similarly, the area of Gravesend Town (210 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sole Street & Vigo (17 crimes), with a difference of 193 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gravesham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Pelham154
Singlewell101
Northfleet South100
Northfleet North95
Riverside89

Safest Wards:

Higham15
Meopham South and Vigo12
Meopham North11
Istead Rise11
Chalk8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gravesend Town210
Singlewell101
Northfleet North95
Perry Street94
Milton & Chalk75

Safest Areas:

Higham & Shorne48
Windmill Hill39
Riverview Park34
Istead Rise & Meopham22
Sole Street & Vigo17

Gravesham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gravesham has recorded 911 crimes with crime rate of 8.52 ranking 135th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks686 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling826 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells700 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford951 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe825 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,600 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,098 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,569 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,560 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,141 414,503 312,932 3
Thanet1,583 219,161 118,027 1

Gravesham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (344 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (179 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (311 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (167 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (368 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (149 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 324 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 112 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 877 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202566
March 202569
February 202553
January 202588
December 2024106
November 202489
October 2024102
September 202464
August 202489
July 202480

A total of 362 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202529
February 202543
January 202535
December 202450
November 202435
October 202432
September 202428
August 202431
July 202434

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410
July 20247

A total of 565 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202556
March 202545
February 202550
January 202540
December 202451
November 202458
October 202452
September 202478
August 202454
July 202452

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 202415
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410

A total of 1079 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202595
March 2025101
February 202570
January 202589
December 202490
November 202489
October 2024107
September 2024115
August 2024107
July 2024124

A total of 723 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202560
February 202548
January 2025105
December 202472
November 2024105
October 202480
September 202498
August 202459
July 202440

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 765 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202545
March 202549
February 202530
January 202557
December 202447
November 202470
October 202480
September 2024119
August 2024138
July 202498

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248

A total of 503 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202532
March 202551
February 202527
January 202538
December 202426
November 202464
October 202467
September 202439
August 202453
July 202457

A total of 359 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202531
March 202525
February 202530
January 202544
December 202422
November 202455
October 202434
September 202433
August 202429
July 202425

A total of 1559 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 141.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025179
April 2025167
March 2025149
February 2025112
January 202571
December 2024102
November 2024111
October 2024146
September 2024130
August 2024202
July 2024190

A total of 3788 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 344.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 388 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025344
April 2025311
March 2025368
February 2025324
January 2025339
December 2024360
November 2024305
October 2024388
September 2024329
August 2024373
July 2024347

High Crime Locations Gravesham in May 2025

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

1. Mallory Close (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Other crime1
Burglary1
2. Codrington Crescent (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
3. Hartshill Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chase Square (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
5. New Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Other crime2
Robbery1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Robbery1

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