Crime Rate in Meopham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meopham North

The total recorded crimes in Meopham North, Gravesham, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meopham North crime rate of 16.23 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 Meopham North, encompassing approximately 1,232 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Meopham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Close with total crimes: 5
  • Huntingfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oakmead with total crimes: 3

How safe is Meopham North?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Meopham North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 244 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Meopham North recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Meopham North had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 228 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Meopham North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Meopham North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Meopham North has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 16.23 ranking 13th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Meopham North crimes were 244. The crime rate of Meopham North in 2024 was 197.97 (year) or 16.50 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meopham North were around 228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 184.99 (year) or 15.42 (month) ranking 16 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 South and Vigo15 17231 15250 14
Istead Rise14 18160 18229 15
Chalk17 16162 17140 18

Meopham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
October 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202418
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
April 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Meopham North in March 2025

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

1. School Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Huntingfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Oakmead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Arnold Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Norwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Edmund Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nursery Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cheshunt Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Melliker Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. The Medlars (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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