Crime Rate in Pelham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelham

The total recorded crimes in Pelham, Gravesham, UK in March 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelham crime rate of 3.93 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 Pelham, encompassing approximately 39,907 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pelham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chase Square with total crimes: 18
  • New Road with total crimes: 15
  • Weavers Close with total crimes: 12

How safe is Pelham?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Pelham reported a higher crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 2,486 crimes compared to 752. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pelham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pelham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gravesham average, with 2,175 crimes compared to 702. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pelham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pelham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pelham has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Pelham crimes were 2,486. The crime rate of Pelham in 2024 was 62.29 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pelham were around 2,175 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.50 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)
Riverside84 51,601 21,518 2
Northfleet North120 21,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South92 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt85 4821 7867 5
Central58 81,065 5842 6
Singlewell80 6991 6800 7
Woodlands61 7737 8713 8
Whitehill34 10477 10566 9
Coldharbour40 9572 9562 10
Painters Ash31 11466 11512 11
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown17 14426 12330 12
Riverview24 12224 16314 13
Higham17 15262 13200 17
Meopham North20 13244 14228 16
Meopham South and Vigo15 17231 15250 14
Istead Rise14 18160 18229 15
Chalk17 16162 17140 18

Pelham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 20246
October 202416
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202420
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 732 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202548
January 202537
December 202471
November 202441
October 202449
September 202448
August 202468
July 202451
June 2024136
May 202473
April 202450

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202515
January 202516
December 202423
November 202425
October 202426
September 202424
August 202435
July 202422
June 202464
May 202447
April 202426

A total of 385 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202520
January 202520
December 202417
November 202420
October 202430
September 202440
August 202418
July 202437
June 2024100
May 202431
April 202432

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202410
August 202419
July 202412
June 202420
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202515
December 202417
November 20248
October 20247
September 202422
August 202419
July 202424
June 202430
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 202417
August 202429
July 202412
June 202418
May 202415
April 20243

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 202415
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Pelham in March 2025

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

1. Chase Square (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
2. New Road (Map)
Total15
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
3. Weavers Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
7. Clarence Row (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
8. Overcliffe (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
10. White Hart Yard (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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