Crime Rate in Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown

The total recorded crimes in Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown crime rate of 90.86 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 Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown, encompassing approximately 352 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Round Street with total crimes: 3
  • Scotland Yard with total crimes: 3
  • Greenlands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 426 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 330 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 90.86 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown crimes were 426. The crime rate of Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown in 2024 was 1209.54 (year) or 100.80 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 936.97 (year) or 78.08 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown)CrimesRank (Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown)CrimesRank (Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown)
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
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

Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202514
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 202423

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown postcode area is presented below.

1. Round Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Scotland Yard (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other crime1
3. Greenlands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. A2 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Peartree Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Bowesden Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lawrence Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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