Crime Rate in Pelham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelham

The total recorded crimes in Pelham, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelham crime rate of 3.73 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-30.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Pelham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chase Square with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area 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 July 2025 the Pelham has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pelham)CrimesRank (Pelham)CrimesRank (Pelham)
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
Painters Ash42 11466 11512 11
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

Pelham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20258
April 202515
March 202512
February 20256
January 202515

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202559
May 202554
April 202541
March 202560
February 202548
January 202537

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202524
May 202529
April 202531
March 202520
February 202515
January 202516

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202511
April 20258
March 202514
February 202510
January 202518

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202512
April 202510
March 202519
February 20253
January 202512

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202518
April 202519
March 202520
February 202520
January 202520

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251

High Crime Locations Pelham in July 2025

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

1. Chase Square (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
5. New Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rathmore Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barrack Row (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wingfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
10. St James'S Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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