WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Higham, Gravesham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Higham, localized within Gravesham.

Total Crimes

22
trending_up +15.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

44.26per 1k
trending_up +4.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

3,931

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences7
Anti-social Behaviour4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Burglary2
Vehicle Crime2
Other Theft1
Public Order1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Steadman Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Mountbatten Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Lower Rochester Road Map
Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Ash Crescent Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near School Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Norah Lane Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Old Watling Street Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Watling Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Taylors Lane Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Church Street Map
Other theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Gravesham district.

Local Rank

#5safest in Gravesham

City Average

90.5per 1k

Local Policing

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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Local Priorities

Nuisance bikes in Isted Rise playing fields.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Nuisance bikes using Cobham Hall.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Nuisance youths in Cobham.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN22

Public Engagement

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schedule

1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close Gravesend

JUL15

Public Engagement

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1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close Gravesend

JUL29

Summer Safety Day

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schedule

10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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Gordon Promenade, Gravesend

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