Crime Rate in Northfleet South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfleet South

The total recorded crimes in Northfleet South, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfleet South crime rate of 2.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Northfleet South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 8
  • Perry Street with total crimes: 6
  • A226 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 May 2025 the Northfleet South has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northfleet South)CrimesRank (Northfleet South)CrimesRank (Northfleet South)
Pelham154 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside89 51,601 21,518 2
Singlewell101 2991 6800 7
Northfleet North95 41,362 31,210 3
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202530
March 202533
February 202533
January 202530
December 202433
November 202439
October 202433
September 202434
August 202440
July 202430
June 202452
May 202435

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202520
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 202411
November 20245
October 20244
September 202413
August 202414
July 202411
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 202518
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 20249
October 202411
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Northfleet South in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Perry Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. A226 (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Waterdales (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Granville Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
7. Bonham Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coulton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holden Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Vale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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