Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.05 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Home Mead Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Central?

To understand the safety of Central, we need to analyze Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 1,065 crimes compared to 752. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gravesham average, with 842 crimes compared to 702. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gravesham, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 7th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 1,065. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 842 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Pelham154 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside89 51,601 21,518 2
Singlewell101 2991 6800 7
Northfleet North95 41,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South100 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt57 6821 7867 5
Woodlands50 9737 8713 8
Coldharbour51 8572 9562 10
Whitehill30 11477 10566 9
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown38 10426 12330 12
Painters Ash19 12466 11512 11
Riverview18 13224 16314 13
Higham15 14262 13200 17
Meopham South and Vigo12 15231 15250 14
Meopham North11 16244 14228 16
Istead Rise11 17160 18229 15
Chalk8 18162 17140 18

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 202413
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 202413
September 202413
August 20249
July 202419
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202520
February 202534
January 202534
December 202437
November 202431
October 202441
September 202423
August 202431
July 202434
June 202464
May 202429

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 202417
August 202414
July 20248
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Manor Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Home Mead Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. King Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Milton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Peacock Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wellington Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clarence Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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