Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Place with total crimes: 12
  • Gordon Place with total crimes: 8
  • Park Place with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Riverside has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Pelham149 12,486 12,175 1
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

Riverside 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202515
April 202515
March 20258
February 202515
January 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 202416

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202534
May 202539
April 202539
March 202539
February 202534
January 202555
December 202442
November 202440
October 202452

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202510
April 202517
March 20257
February 202515
January 20257
December 202412
November 202415
October 202417

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 202524
December 20249
November 202419
October 202418

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244

High Crime Locations Riverside in July 2025

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

1. Commercial Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Gordon Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Park Place (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Rose Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Allington Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Gerald Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Roehampton Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bellman Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Romulus Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nobles Mead (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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