Crime Rate in Chalk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chalk

The total recorded crimes in Chalk, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chalk crime rate of 14.78 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 Chalk, encompassing approximately 541 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chalk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Copperfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sutherland Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Chalk?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Chalk demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 162 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chalk recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Chalk had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 140 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chalk recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gravesham, Chalk has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chalk Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chalk has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 14.78 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Chalk crimes were 162. The crime rate of Chalk in 2024 was 299.22 (year) or 24.94 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chalk were around 140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 258.59 (year) or 21.55 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chalk)CrimesRank (Chalk)CrimesRank (Chalk)
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
Central52 71,065 5842 6
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

Chalk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20245
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chalk in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Copperfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sutherland Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chalk Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rochester Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Farriers Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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