Crime Rate in Singlewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Singlewell

The total recorded crimes in Singlewell, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Singlewell crime rate of 3.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (163.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Singlewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallory Close with total crimes: 29
  • Codrington Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Princes Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Singlewell has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Singlewell)CrimesRank (Singlewell)CrimesRank (Singlewell)
Pelham154 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside89 51,601 21,518 2
Northfleet North95 41,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South100 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt57 6821 7867 5
Central52 71,065 5842 6
Woodlands50 9737 8713 8
Coldharbour51 8572 9562 10
Whitehill30 11477 10566 9
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown38 10426 12330 12
Painters Ash19 12466 11512 11
Riverview18 13224 16314 13
Higham15 14262 13200 17
Meopham South and Vigo12 15231 15250 14
Meopham North11 16244 14228 16
Istead Rise11 17160 18229 15
Chalk8 18162 17140 18

Singlewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202527
March 202531
February 202522
January 202518
December 202420
November 202415
October 202430
September 202431
August 202433
July 202417
June 202442
May 202435

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 20257
January 202520
December 202411
November 202418
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202511
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415
July 202414
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
May 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Singlewell in May 2025

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

1. Mallory Close (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Codrington Crescent (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
3. Princes Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
4. Chichester Rise (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. York Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Drake Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ifield Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Warrior Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
9. Hawkins Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Montgomery Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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