Crime Rate in Singlewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Singlewell

The total recorded crimes in Singlewell, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Singlewell crime rate of 4.82 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 Singlewell, encompassing approximately 26,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Singlewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallory Close with total crimes: 22
  • York Road with total crimes: 10
  • Warrior Avenue with total crimes: 9

How safe is Singlewell?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Singlewell reported a higher crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 991 crimes compared to 752. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Singlewell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Singlewell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gravesham average, with 800 crimes compared to 702. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Singlewell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gravesham, Singlewell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Singlewell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Singlewell has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 4.82 ranking 2th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Singlewell crimes were 991. The crime rate of Singlewell in 2024 was 37.64 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Singlewell were around 800 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.39 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Singlewell)CrimesRank (Singlewell)CrimesRank (Singlewell)
Pelham149 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside100 41,601 21,518 2
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

Singlewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202548
May 202532
April 202527
March 202531
February 202522
January 202518
December 202420
November 202415
October 202430
September 202431
August 202433

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202535
May 202529
April 202511
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202514
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20243

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 20257
January 202520
December 202411
November 202418
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Singlewell in July 2025

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

1. Mallory Close (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. York Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Warrior Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Montgomery Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Princes Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Miskin Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Livingstone Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Wilberforce Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nansen Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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