Crime Rate in Northfleet South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfleet South

The total recorded crimes in Northfleet South, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfleet South crime rate of 2.97 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 Northfleet South, encompassing approximately 35,044 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Northfleet South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Perry Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Northfleet South?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Northfleet South reported a higher crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 1,255 crimes compared to 752. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northfleet South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Northfleet South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gravesham average, with 1,171 crimes compared to 702. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northfleet South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gravesham, Northfleet South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Northfleet South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northfleet South has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Northfleet South crimes were 1,255. The crime rate of Northfleet South in 2024 was 35.81 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northfleet South were around 1,171 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.41 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northfleet South)CrimesRank (Northfleet South)CrimesRank (Northfleet South)
Pelham149 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside100 41,601 21,518 2
Singlewell127 2991 6800 7
Northfleet North91 51,362 31,210 3
Westcourt44 10821 7867 5
Central60 71,065 5842 6
Woodlands60 6737 8713 8
Whitehill54 8477 10566 9
Coldharbour45 9572 9562 10
Painters Ash42 11466 11512 11
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown32 12426 12330 12
Riverview26 13224 16314 13
Higham15 17262 13200 17
Meopham South and Vigo15 16231 15250 14
Meopham North18 15244 14228 16
Istead Rise21 14160 18229 15
Chalk5 18162 17140 18

Northfleet South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 20257
April 202520
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 202411
November 20245
October 20244
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202515
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202533
May 202542
April 202530
March 202533
February 202533
January 202530
December 202433
November 202439
October 202433
September 202434
August 202440

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 20249
October 202411
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 202518
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Northfleet South in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Other theft1
3. Perry Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Waterdales (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Camden Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
6. Coulton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Holden Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
9. Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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