Crime Rate in Woodlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodlands

The total recorded crimes in Woodlands, Gravesham, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodlands crime rate of 0.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Woodlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cedar Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Woodlands has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)
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
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

Woodlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202411

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202520
April 202525
March 202520
February 202519
January 202524
December 202422
November 202420
October 202423
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202511
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Woodlands in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Elm Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Cedar Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Kings Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alfred Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Lynton Road South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. B261 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Chalky Bank (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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