PRESTON ROAD, DA11 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA11 8DF

PRESTON ROAD, DA11 8DF, Gravesham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This DA11 8DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA11 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA11 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA11 8DF, encompassing approximately 3955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

DA11 8DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Davis Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Vale Road with total crimes: 5

PRESTON ROAD, DA11 8DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1211.38500.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.03-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.78800.00%
Public order42.28-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.367.14%
Public order73.79133.33%
Other theft41.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Drugs21.01-33.33%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.8540.00%
Other theft63.54500.00%
Public order31.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-40.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-81.82%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.36450.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.78-47.37%
Public order72.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-66.67%
Drugs31.26-62.50%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.4272.73%
Criminal damage and arson154.80114.29%
Drugs83.79100.00%
Public order72.020.00%
Other theft51.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.84-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.78-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7750.00%
Drugs41.52-50.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.9018.75%
Criminal damage and arson104.8066.67%
Drugs82.53100.00%
Public order52.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime41.01300.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8523.08%
Criminal damage and arson64.04-45.45%
Drugs41.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.62-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson113.290.00%
Other theft52.78400.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Drugs30.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.0483.33%
Drugs72.78250.00%
Public order51.7725.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Burglary20.76-60.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.04-40.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.040.00%
Public order52.530.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 202411
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414
June 202410
May 202419
April 202411
March 202419
February 202416
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 202415
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA11 8DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Davis Avenue
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Vale Road
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B261
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gouge Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 7. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dudley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dover Road East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coulton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Falcon Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. A226
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1