Crime Rate in Gravesham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gravesham

The total recorded crimes in Gravesham, UK in February 2026 are around 791 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gravesham crime rate of 7.40 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (279) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (125) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (104) incidents (20.93% increase)
Gravesham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chase Square with total crimes: 27
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Home Mead Close with total crimes: 9

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Gravesham has recorded 791 crimes with crime rate of 7.40 ranking 113th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks585 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling677 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells692 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford764 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe716 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,199 820,408 517,055 7
Dover782 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,308 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,209 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,101 414,503 312,932 3
Thanet1,211 219,161 118,027 1

Gravesham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 279 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 125 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (306 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 315 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 164 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (291 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (262 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (192 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (270 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (195 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (342 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (229 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 170.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026125
January 2026130
December 2025164
November 2025160
October 2025192
September 2025195
August 2025229
July 2025223
June 2025195
May 2025179
April 2025167
March 2025149
February 2025112

A total of 589 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202662
January 202621
December 202541
November 202553
October 202564
September 202561
August 202547
July 202539
June 202545
May 202532
April 202545
March 202549
February 202530

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20258
November 20256
October 20254
September 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 496 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202634
December 202532
November 202548
October 202526
September 202535
August 202527
July 202550
June 202533
May 202529
April 202556
March 202545
February 202550

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 20257
November 202513
October 20259
September 202512
August 20254
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 467 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202633
December 202528
November 202539
October 202519
September 202530
August 202536
July 202550
June 202545
May 202549
April 202532
March 202551
February 202527

A total of 100 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20258
November 202512
October 20256
September 20258
August 20258
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 4151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 319.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026279
January 2026306
December 2025315
November 2025291
October 2025262
September 2025270
August 2025342
July 2025380
June 2025359
May 2025344
April 2025311
March 2025368
February 2025324

A total of 925 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202684
December 202584
November 202560
October 202563
September 202574
August 202573
July 202595
June 202578
May 202571
April 202566
March 202569
February 202553

A total of 344 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202630
December 202516
November 202525
October 202531
September 202527
August 202526
July 202530
June 202516
May 202525
April 202520
March 202529
February 202543

A total of 432 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202636
December 202531
November 202529
October 202534
September 202526
August 202537
July 202527
June 202518
May 202530
April 202526
March 202560
February 202548

A total of 1086 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026104
January 202686
December 202573
November 202577
October 202572
September 202569
August 202597
July 202578
June 202572
May 202592
April 202595
March 2025101
February 202570

A total of 357 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202625
December 202535
November 202527
October 202536
September 202527
August 202525
July 202514
June 202523
May 202531
April 202531
March 202525
February 202530

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20252
November 20255
October 20254
September 20259
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

High Crime Locations Gravesham in February 2026

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

1. Chase Square (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Other theft1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
3. Home Mead Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
Drugs1
4. King Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Burglary1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7

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