Crime Rate in Gravesham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gravesham

The total recorded crimes in Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 1,008 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gravesham crime rate of 9.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (380) incidents (5.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (223) incidents (14.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (95) incidents (21.79% increase)
Gravesham Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Alban'S Gardens with total crimes: 31
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Mallory Close with total crimes: 20

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 (149 crimes), and the safest, Chalk (5 crimes), is 144 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gravesham.

Similarly, the area of Gravesend Town (224 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sole Street & Vigo (26 crimes), with a difference of 198 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gravesham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Pelham149
Singlewell127
Northfleet South104
Riverside100
Northfleet North91

Safest Wards:

Istead Rise21
Meopham North18
Meopham South and Vigo15
Higham15
Chalk5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gravesend Town224
Singlewell127
Northfleet North91
Perry Street89
Northfleet South84

Safest Areas:

Windmill Hill42
Istead Rise & Meopham39
Riverview Park37
Higham & Shorne36
Sole Street & Vigo26

Gravesham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gravesham has recorded 1,008 crimes with crime rate of 9.43 ranking 127th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks755 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling831 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells778 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford1,081 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe931 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,781 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,088 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,780 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,664 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,334 414,503 312,932 3
Thanet1,816 219,161 118,027 1

Gravesham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 380 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 223 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (359 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (195 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
May 202530
April 202526
March 202560
February 202548
January 2025105

A total of 2425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 346.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025380
June 2025359
May 2025344
April 2025311
March 2025368
February 2025324
January 2025339

A total of 198 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202516
May 202525
April 202520
March 202529
February 202543
January 202535

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202545
May 202549
April 202532
March 202551
February 202527
January 202538

A total of 597 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 85.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202572
May 202592
April 202595
March 2025101
February 202570
January 202589

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202533
May 202529
April 202556
March 202545
February 202550
January 202540

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253

A total of 297 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202545
May 202532
April 202545
March 202549
February 202530
January 202557

A total of 198 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202523
May 202531
April 202531
March 202525
February 202530
January 202544

A total of 1096 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 156.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025223
June 2025195
May 2025179
April 2025167
March 2025149
February 2025112
January 202571

A total of 520 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 74.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202578
May 202571
April 202566
March 202569
February 202553
January 202588

High Crime Locations Gravesham in July 2025

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

1. St Alban'S Gardens (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences28
Other crime3
2. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
3. Mallory Close (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Public order1
Other theft1
5. Chase Square (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Public order1

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