Crime Rate in Higham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Higham

The total recorded crimes in Higham, Gravesham, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higham crime rate of 1.35 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 Higham, encompassing approximately 12,579 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Higham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gravesend Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hollytree Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Chilton Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Higham?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Higham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 262 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Higham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Higham had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 200 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Higham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Higham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Higham has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 15th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Higham crimes were 262. The crime rate of Higham in 2024 was 22.58 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Higham were around 200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.28 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)
Pelham157 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside84 51,601 21,518 2
Northfleet North120 21,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South92 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt85 4821 7867 5
Central58 81,065 5842 6
Singlewell80 6991 6800 7
Woodlands61 7737 8713 8
Whitehill34 10477 10566 9
Coldharbour40 9572 9562 10
Painters Ash31 11466 11512 11
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown17 14426 12330 12
Riverview24 12224 16314 13
Meopham North20 13244 14228 16
Meopham South and Vigo15 17231 15250 14
Istead Rise14 18160 18229 15
Chalk17 16162 17140 18

Higham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
October 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Higham in March 2025

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

1. Gravesend Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hollytree Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
3. Chilton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Steadman Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Old Watling Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hermitage Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Beech Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bull Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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