Crime Rate in Painters Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Painters Ash

The total recorded crimes in Painters Ash, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Painters Ash crime rate of 1.04 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 Painters Ash, encompassing approximately 18,284 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Painters Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Painters Ash Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Chadwick Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Painters Ash?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Painters Ash demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 466 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Painters Ash recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Painters Ash had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 512 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Painters Ash recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Painters Ash Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Painters Ash has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Painters Ash crimes were 466. The crime rate of Painters Ash in 2024 was 25.49 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Painters Ash were around 512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.00 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

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

Painters Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20249
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202517
March 20257
February 202516
January 202510
December 20249
November 202415
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 20242
November 202412
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Painters Ash in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Painters Ash Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chadwick Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Baker Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Hookfields (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Everest Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hunt Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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