Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.35 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 Riverside, encompassing approximately 251,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Place with total crimes: 7
  • Rose Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Shamrock Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 1,601 crimes compared to 752. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gravesham average, with 1,518 crimes compared to 702. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Riverside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Riverside has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Riverside crimes were 1,601. The crime rate of Riverside in 2024 was 32.05 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside were around 1,518 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.10 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Pelham154 12,486 12,175 1
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

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
September 202419
August 202410
July 20249
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 20258
February 202515
January 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 202416
September 202415
August 202419
July 202425
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 20257
February 202515
January 20257
December 202412
November 202415
October 202417
September 202417
August 202419
July 202418
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202539
March 202539
February 202534
January 202555
December 202442
November 202440
October 202452
September 202445
August 202446
July 202449
June 202490
May 202439

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 202524
December 20249
November 202419
October 202418
September 202425
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

High Crime Locations Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Park Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Rose Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shamrock Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mastin Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. Berkley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Prospect Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Commercial Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Royal Pier Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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