Crime Rate in Painters Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Painters Ash

The total recorded crimes in Painters Ash, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Painters Ash crime rate of 2.30 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Painters Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Larkfields with total crimes: 3
  • Kemsley Close with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Painters Ash has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Painters Ash)CrimesRank (Painters Ash)CrimesRank (Painters Ash)
Pelham149 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside100 41,601 21,518 2
Singlewell127 2991 6800 7
Northfleet North91 51,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South104 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt44 10821 7867 5
Central60 71,065 5842 6
Woodlands60 6737 8713 8
Whitehill54 8477 10566 9
Coldharbour45 9572 9562 10
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

Painters Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20251
April 202517
March 20257
February 202516
January 202510
December 20249
November 202415
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 20242
November 202412
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Painters Ash in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Larkfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Kemsley Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Dogwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Gainsborough Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Johnson Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Viking Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Danes Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Ladyfields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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