Crime Rate in Northfleet North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfleet North

The total recorded crimes in Northfleet North, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfleet North crime rate of 6.62 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 North, encompassing approximately 14,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Northfleet North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Path with total crimes: 8
  • Burnaby Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Northfleet North?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Northfleet North reported a higher crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 1,362 crimes compared to 752. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northfleet North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Northfleet North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gravesham average, with 1,210 crimes compared to 702. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northfleet North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northfleet North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northfleet North has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 6.62 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Northfleet North crimes were 1,362. The crime rate of Northfleet North in 2024 was 94.88 (year) or 7.91 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northfleet North were around 1,210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.29 (year) or 7.02 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northfleet North)CrimesRank (Northfleet North)CrimesRank (Northfleet North)
Pelham154 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside89 51,601 21,518 2
Singlewell101 2991 6800 7
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
Istead Rise11 17160 18229 15
Chalk8 18162 17140 18

Northfleet North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202541
March 202560
February 202542
January 202542
December 202442
November 202438
October 202460
September 202440
August 202442
July 202451
June 202490
May 202453

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202513
February 20258
January 20253
December 202413
November 20249
October 202418
September 202412
August 202420
July 202417
June 202454
May 202424

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202510
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 20247
October 202415
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 202515
December 20248
November 202415
October 20244
September 202414
August 20244
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
September 202411
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Northfleet North in May 2025

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

1. Church Path (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Burnaby Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Tooley Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Rose Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Shepherd Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Ford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Watercress Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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