DA12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12

DA12, Gravesham has recorded a total of 514 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DA12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DA12, encompassing approximately 50551 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (159) incidents (-3.05% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (71) incidents (18.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-40.19% decrease)

DA12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • York Road with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

DA12 Crime Map

Postcodes in DA12

The postcode district are associated with the DA12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DA12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15910.17-3.05%
Vehicle crime713.1518.33%
Anti-social behaviour641.40-40.19%
Criminal damage and arson621.2710.71%
Drugs541.23125.00%
Other theft291.07-25.64%
Burglary170.5730.77%
Public order170.34-32.00%
Shoplifting150.3450.00%
Other crime140.30-22.22%
Theft from the person60.2820.00%
Possession of weapons30.1250.00%
Robbery20.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.04-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16410.54-2.96%
Anti-social behaviour1073.2415.05%
Vehicle crime602.127.14%
Criminal damage and arson561.19-6.67%
Other theft391.118.33%
Public order250.7719.05%
Drugs240.4920.00%
Other crime180.4712.50%
Burglary130.36-18.75%
Shoplifting100.26150.00%
Robbery60.200.00%
Theft from the person50.12150.00%
Bicycle theft40.10300.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1699.95-0.59%
Anti-social behaviour933.3419.23%
Criminal damage and arson601.8411.11%
Vehicle crime561.195.66%
Other theft361.11-5.26%
Public order210.71-8.70%
Drugs200.42-16.67%
Other crime160.406.67%
Burglary160.32-15.79%
Robbery60.3250.00%
Shoplifting40.12-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.08-25.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1709.85-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour783.361.30%
Criminal damage and arson541.543.85%
Vehicle crime531.0743.24%
Other theft381.0518.75%
Drugs240.750.00%
Public order230.4721.05%
Burglary190.45111.11%
Other crime150.38-31.82%
Shoplifting130.3018.18%
Possession of weapons40.26300.00%
Robbery40.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1809.3419.21%
Anti-social behaviour773.56-1.28%
Criminal damage and arson521.5226.83%
Vehicle crime371.0354.17%
Other theft320.73-8.57%
Drugs240.63-17.24%
Other crime220.4769.23%
Public order190.4472.73%
Shoplifting110.38-50.00%
Burglary90.22-65.38%
Robbery50.18-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.10-33.33%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.02-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.92-5.62%
Anti-social behaviour782.9927.87%
Criminal damage and arson411.54-4.65%
Other theft350.8159.09%
Drugs290.6926.09%
Burglary260.5730.00%
Vehicle crime240.51-40.00%
Shoplifting220.4715.79%
Other crime130.4485.71%
Public order110.26-21.43%
Robbery80.22100.00%
Possession of weapons70.16-12.50%
Theft from the person30.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.0650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1608.43-10.61%
Anti-social behaviour613.17-14.08%
Criminal damage and arson431.21-10.42%
Vehicle crime400.85-4.76%
Drugs230.79-4.17%
Other theft220.45-21.43%
Burglary200.44-9.09%
Shoplifting190.4011.76%
Public order140.380.00%
Possession of weapons80.2814.29%
Other crime70.16-56.25%
Robbery40.14-42.86%
Theft from the person30.08200.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1799.462.87%
Anti-social behaviour713.5418.33%
Criminal damage and arson481.4014.29%
Vehicle crime420.95-28.81%
Other theft280.8333.33%
Drugs240.55200.00%
Burglary220.47-31.25%
Shoplifting170.446.25%
Other crime160.3477.78%
Public order140.32-17.65%
Robbery70.28250.00%
Possession of weapons70.1475.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.845.45%
Anti-social behaviour603.445.26%
Vehicle crime591.1951.28%
Criminal damage and arson421.17-22.22%
Burglary320.8314.29%
Other theft210.63-41.67%
Public order170.4270.00%
Shoplifting160.34220.00%
Other crime90.3212.50%
Drugs80.18-69.23%
Possession of weapons40.16-42.86%
Robbery20.08-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.04-66.67%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1658.88-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour573.2611.76%
Criminal damage and arson541.13-18.18%
Vehicle crime391.07-20.41%
Other theft360.7738.46%
Burglary280.7121.74%
Drugs260.5513.04%
Public order100.51-23.08%
Other crime80.20-57.89%
Possession of weapons70.16133.33%
Robbery70.140.00%
Bicycle theft60.14200.00%
Shoplifting50.12-72.22%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1759.40-3.31%
Criminal damage and arson663.4626.92%
Anti-social behaviour511.31-39.29%
Vehicle crime491.0111.36%
Other theft260.97-3.70%
Burglary230.514.55%
Drugs230.4591.67%
Other crime190.4572.73%
Shoplifting180.3863.64%
Public order130.36-38.10%
Robbery70.2675.00%
Possession of weapons30.14-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.48-15.42%
Anti-social behaviour843.58-2.33%
Criminal damage and arson521.660.00%
Vehicle crime441.0325.71%
Other theft270.87-18.18%
Burglary220.534.76%
Public order210.44-4.55%
Drugs120.4220.00%
Other crime110.24-52.17%
Shoplifting110.22-8.33%
Possession of weapons70.2275.00%
Robbery40.14-20.00%
Theft from the person30.0850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21410.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour864.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson521.700.00%
Vehicle crime351.030.00%
Other theft330.690.00%
Other crime230.650.00%
Public order220.450.00%
Burglary210.440.00%
Shoplifting120.420.00%
Drugs100.240.00%
Robbery50.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.100.00%
Possession of weapons40.080.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202416
June 202419
May 20249
April 202426
March 202420
February 202422
January 202432
December 202328
November 202323
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 2241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 172.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024159
August 2024164
July 2024169
June 2024170
May 2024180
April 2024151
March 2024160
February 2024179
January 2024174
December 2023165
November 2023175
October 2023181
September 2023214

A total of 609 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202460
July 202456
June 202453
May 202437
April 202424
March 202440
February 202442
January 202459
December 202339
November 202349
October 202344
September 202335

A total of 682 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202456
July 202460
June 202454
May 202452
April 202441
March 202443
February 202448
January 202442
December 202354
November 202366
October 202352
September 202352

A total of 191 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202416
June 202415
May 202422
April 202413
March 20247
February 202416
January 20249
December 20238
November 202319
October 202311
September 202323

A total of 402 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202439
July 202436
June 202438
May 202432
April 202435
March 202422
February 202428
January 202421
December 202336
November 202326
October 202327
September 202333

A total of 967 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 2024107
July 202493
June 202478
May 202477
April 202478
March 202461
February 202471
January 202460
December 202357
November 202351
October 202384
September 202386

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202421
June 202423
May 202419
April 202411
March 202414
February 202414
January 202417
December 202310
November 202313
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 301 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202424
July 202420
June 202424
May 202424
April 202429
March 202423
February 202424
January 20248
December 202326
November 202323
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20244
June 202413
May 202411
April 202422
March 202419
February 202417
January 202416
December 20235
November 202318
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. York Road
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. Princes Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. Shamrock Road
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. King Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Berkley Crescent
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Patrick'S Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Whitehill Parade
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bellman Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dickens Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Park Place
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Royal Pier Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sheppy Place
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Peter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Beckley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rochester Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fenners Marsh
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 20. Berkley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. St Andrew'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Milton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Denton Court Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Abbey Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sun Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rose Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 27. Thistle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Home Mead Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Christ Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Avon Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1