Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Gravesham, UK in March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.33 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nobles Mead with total crimes: 6
  • Park Place with total crimes: 6
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Riverside has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)
Pelham157 12,486 12,175 1
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

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202515
January 20257
December 202412
November 202415
October 202417
September 202417
August 202419
July 202418
June 202426
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202515
January 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 202416
September 202415
August 202419
July 202425
June 202424
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202524
December 20249
November 202419
October 202418
September 202425
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
September 202419
August 202410
July 20249
June 202422
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245
April 202417

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Riverside in March 2025

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

1. Nobles Mead (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Park Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shamrock Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East Crescent Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Prospect Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Rose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
7. Dering Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hayes Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Romulus Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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