Crime Rate in Istead Rise: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Istead Rise

The total recorded crimes in Istead Rise, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Istead Rise crime rate of 14.22 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 Istead Rise, encompassing approximately 773 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Istead Rise Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nash Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Hill Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Istead Rise?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Istead Rise demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 160 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Istead Rise recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Istead Rise had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 229 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Istead Rise recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Istead Rise Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Istead Rise has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 14.22 ranking 17th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Istead Rise crimes were 160. The crime rate of Istead Rise in 2024 was 206.85 (year) or 17.24 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Istead Rise were around 229 crimes with yearly crime rate of 296.06 (year) or 24.67 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Istead Rise)CrimesRank (Istead Rise)CrimesRank (Istead Rise)
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
Chalk8 18162 17140 18

Istead Rise Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Istead Rise in May 2025

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

1. Downs Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Nash Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Walnut Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
4. Lewis Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Downs Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Worcester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brookside Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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