Crime Rate in Riverview: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverview

The total recorded crimes in Riverview, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverview crime rate of 2.09 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 Riverview, encompassing approximately 12,466 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Riverview Crime Hotspots

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

  • Challenge Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sirdar Strand with total crimes: 4
  • Caliph Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Riverview?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Riverview demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 224 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Riverview recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Riverview had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 314 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Riverview recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gravesham, Riverview has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Riverview Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Riverview has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 13th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Riverview crimes were 224. The crime rate of Riverview in 2024 was 17.97 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverview were around 314 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.19 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

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

Riverview 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Riverview in July 2025

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

1. Challenge Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sirdar Strand (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Caliph Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mermerus Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Vanessa Walk (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ariel Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Cambria Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Verona Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Salcote Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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