WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Higham Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Higham, localized within gravesham.

Total Crimes

19
trending_up +58.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

42.48per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

3,931

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences9
Public Order3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Mountbatten Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Irvine Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Crutches Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Forge Lane Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Hayes Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Darby Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Beech Grove Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near School Lane Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Sandhill Lane Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Church Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within gravesham district.

Local Rank

#5safest in gravesham

National Safety

Top 24%Safest

City Average

90.4per 1k

Local Policing

Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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Local Priorities

Nuisance bikes in Isted Rise playing fields.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Nuisance bikes using Cobham Hall.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Nuisance youths in Cobham.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Nuisance bikes in Luddesdown.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

Officers have been carrying out regular patrols in the area. No nuisance bikes were seen, and no reports were received during March 2026.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Nuisance youths in Cobham.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

There was one reported incident on Henhurst Road on 1 March, where youths were located and spoken to by officers. There have been no further reports of similar incidents since.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY20

Public Engagement

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schedule

1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close Gravesend

MAY20

KCC Mature Drivers & Passenger Course

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schedule

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Cyclopark Charity, Watling Street Gravesend

JUN22

Public Engagement

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schedule

1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close Gravesend

JUL15

Public Engagement

other
schedule

1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close Gravesend

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