Crime Rate in Woodlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodlands

The total recorded crimes in Woodlands, Gravesham, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodlands crime rate of 0.64 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 Woodlands, encompassing approximately 78,144 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Woodlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cornfield Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Lingfield Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Woodlands?

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

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Woodlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 737 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodlands witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

    • In 2023, Woodlands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gravesham average, with 713 crimes compared to 702. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodlands witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Gravesham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodlands has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Woodlands crimes were 737. The crime rate of Woodlands in 2024 was 17.38 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodlands were around 713 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.85 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)
Pelham154 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside89 51,601 21,518 2
Singlewell101 2991 6800 7
Northfleet North95 41,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South100 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt57 6821 7867 5
Central52 71,065 5842 6
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

Woodlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202520
February 202519
January 202524
December 202422
November 202420
October 202423
September 202417
August 202419
July 202423
June 202434
May 202434

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 202416
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202411
July 202415
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20258
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Woodlands in May 2025

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

1. Oak Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Cornfield Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. St Thomas'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Plough Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ridgeway Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cedar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Southfields Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Cheltenham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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