Crime Rate in Istead Rise: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Istead Rise

The total recorded crimes in Istead Rise, Gravesham, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Istead Rise crime rate of 18.10 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Istead Rise Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 3
  • Long Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Wrotham 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Istead Rise has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 18.10 ranking 18th 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.

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
Higham17 15262 13200 17
Meopham North20 13244 14228 16
Meopham South and Vigo15 17231 15250 14
Chalk17 16162 17140 18

Istead Rise Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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
April 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Istead Rise in March 2025

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

1. Chequers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Long Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
3. Wrotham Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wrotham Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Istead Rise (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Upper Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Crockenhall Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rosegarth (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Flowerhill Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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