Crime Rate in Pelham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelham

The total recorded crimes in Pelham, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelham crime rate of 3.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (31.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
Pelham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chase Square with total crimes: 14
  • New Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Gravesham.

    • 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 areas in the Gravesham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Pelham has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pelham)CrimesRank (Pelham)CrimesRank (Pelham)
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
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

Pelham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 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 (31 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202531
March 202520
February 202515
January 202516
December 202423
November 202425
October 202426
September 202424
August 202435
July 202422
June 202464
May 202447

A total of 777 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202541
March 202560
February 202548
January 202537
December 202471
November 202441
October 202449
September 202448
August 202468
July 202451
June 2024136
May 202473

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202512
February 20256
January 202515
December 202417
November 20248
October 20247
September 202422
August 202419
July 202424
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 390 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202520
February 202520
January 202520
December 202417
November 202420
October 202430
September 202440
August 202418
July 202437
June 2024100
May 202431

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202519
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 20246
October 202416
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 202417
August 202429
July 202412
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202514
February 202510
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202410
August 202419
July 202412
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 202415
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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

High Crime Locations Pelham in May 2025

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

1. Chase Square (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. New Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Zion Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Portland Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Sheppy Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Pelham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Princes Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barrack Row (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
10. Arthur Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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