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 March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown crime rate of 48.27 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bowesden Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Coutts Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 48.27 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)
Pelham157 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside84 51,601 21,518 2
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
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

Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 202423
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown in March 2025

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

1. Crown Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bowesden Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Coutts Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Greenlands (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Marling Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Henhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Jeskyns Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Scotland Yard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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