WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Woodlands, Gravesham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Woodlands, localized within Gravesham.

Total Crimes

55
trending_down -30.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

75.31per 1k
trending_up +0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,316

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences25
Anti-social Behaviour12
Other Theft8
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Shoplifting2
Weapons Possession2
Vehicle Crime2
Public Order1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Elm Road Map
Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Cedar Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near Ridgeway Avenue Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Park Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Nursery Grove Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1

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Local Rank

#8safest in Gravesham

City Average

90.5per 1k

Local Policing

Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Antisocial Behaviour and Young People from concerns raised by residents and Ward Councillors

Issued: 2 May 2026

Status Update

The team have been working with Safer Travel West Midlands to patrol local bus stops and bus routes as well as Tile Hill Train Station and Canley Train Station.
We identified an individual responsible for criminal damage to a bus at Jardine Crescent and have taken appropriate action.
As a result there has been a fall in antisocial behaviour (ASB) reports. Ongoing review
If have information about crime or ASB please contact West Midlands Police.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

Disrupt shoplifting offences across the four areas of Westwood, Woodlands, Whoberley and Sherbourne

Issued: 2 May 2026

Status Update

Identify targeted shops and disrupt suspects activity. Ongoing review

Actioned: 21 May 2026

Motorists speeding on roads putting pedestrians at risk.

Issued: 2 May 2026

Status Update

Conduct Community Speed watches to deter speeding motorists.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

Engagement Events

AUG13

Police & Communities Together Meeting PACT meeting JK

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Community meeting

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Allesley Park library

AUG18

Police & Communities Together Meeting PACT meeting JH

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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, St Martins revive cafe , Green Lane

AUG18

Meet the team & community advice

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Officers offering advice and reassurance

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Cannon Park shopping centre

AUG18

Police & Communities Together Meeting PACT meeting JL

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Community meeting

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Tile Hill library

AUG19

Police & Communities Together Meeting PACT meeting JJ

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Community meeting

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Tanyard community centre

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