WELLINGTON STREET, DA12 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 1JB

WELLINGTON STREET, DA12 1JB, Gravesham has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.87 per 1,000 population. This DA12 1JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA12 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA12 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 1JB, encompassing approximately 5334 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA12 1JB area, explore the DA12 1JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)

DA12 1JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chase Square with total crimes: 27
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • King Street with total crimes: 10

WELLINGTON STREET, DA12 1JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5231.87-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson269.75100.00%
Vehicle crime214.8731.25%
Anti-social behaviour213.94-32.26%
Shoplifting173.94750.00%
Drugs143.19133.33%
Other theft72.62-56.25%
Public order61.31-53.85%
Theft from the person31.12200.00%
Other crime20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6232.065.08%
Anti-social behaviour3111.626.90%
Vehicle crime165.8114.29%
Other theft163.0077.78%
Public order133.0044.44%
Criminal damage and arson132.44-51.85%
Drugs62.4450.00%
Other crime41.12-20.00%
Robbery40.75-20.00%
Shoplifting20.75-66.67%
Burglary20.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5933.37-3.28%
Anti-social behaviour2911.0645.00%
Criminal damage and arson275.4435.00%
Vehicle crime145.06-12.50%
Other theft92.62-43.75%
Public order91.69-18.18%
Burglary61.6920.00%
Shoplifting61.1250.00%
Robbery51.12150.00%
Other crime50.94-16.67%
Drugs40.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6132.8124.49%
Criminal damage and arson2011.4417.65%
Anti-social behaviour203.75-41.18%
Vehicle crime163.7533.33%
Other theft163.0023.08%
Public order113.0010.00%
Drugs62.060.00%
Other crime61.12-14.29%
Theft from the person51.12400.00%
Burglary50.9466.67%
Shoplifting40.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.7550.00%
Robbery20.56-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4930.93-7.55%
Anti-social behaviour349.1941.67%
Criminal damage and arson176.3713.33%
Other theft133.1962.50%
Vehicle crime122.44100.00%
Public order102.25233.33%
Shoplifting81.87-11.11%
Other crime71.50250.00%
Drugs61.31-25.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Robbery30.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5327.006.00%
Anti-social behaviour249.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson154.5025.00%
Shoplifting92.81-10.00%
Drugs81.69-27.27%
Other theft81.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.50-50.00%
Robbery61.12100.00%
Possession of weapons41.12-20.00%
Public order30.75-57.14%
Burglary30.56-62.50%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.316.38%
Anti-social behaviour219.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime123.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.25-47.83%
Drugs112.2537.50%
Shoplifting102.0611.11%
Burglary81.87300.00%
Other theft81.50-46.67%
Public order71.50-22.22%
Possession of weapons51.31150.00%
Robbery30.94-25.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4730.37-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour288.81-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson235.25130.00%
Other theft154.3150.00%
Vehicle crime102.81150.00%
Public order91.870.00%
Shoplifting91.69-10.00%
Drugs81.69300.00%
Robbery41.50100.00%
Other crime30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6629.8140.43%
Anti-social behaviour3012.3757.89%
Criminal damage and arson105.62-54.55%
Other theft101.87-37.50%
Shoplifting101.87233.33%
Public order91.87125.00%
Other crime51.6966.67%
Burglary50.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.94-55.56%
Theft from the person30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-33.33%
Drugs20.37-75.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.37-9.62%
Criminal damage and arson228.8122.22%
Anti-social behaviour194.12-17.39%
Other theft163.560.00%
Vehicle crime93.00-43.75%
Drugs81.69-11.11%
Burglary71.50250.00%
Public order41.31-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Robbery30.56-40.00%
Other crime30.56-50.00%
Shoplifting30.56-72.73%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5231.876.12%
Anti-social behaviour239.75-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.3120.00%
Other theft163.37100.00%
Vehicle crime163.00128.57%
Shoplifting113.0022.22%
Drugs92.06350.00%
Public order71.69-12.50%
Other crime61.3150.00%
Robbery51.12150.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Burglary20.56-71.43%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4925.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.690.00%
Shoplifting92.810.00%
Other theft81.690.00%
Public order81.500.00%
Burglary71.500.00%
Vehicle crime71.310.00%
Other crime41.310.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Drugs20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202462
July 202459
June 202461
May 202449
April 202453
March 202450
February 202447
January 202466
December 202347
November 202352
October 202349

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 202412
April 20246
March 202412
February 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
July 202427
June 202420
May 202417
April 202415
March 202412
February 202423
January 202410
December 202322
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202431
July 202429
June 202420
May 202434
April 202424
March 202421
February 202428
January 202430
December 202319
November 202323
October 202325

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20249
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248
March 20248
February 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 1JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chase Square
    Total27
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. King Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Berkley Crescent
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Park Place
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Royal Pier Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Berkley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. High Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Andrew'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Home Mead Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Christ Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gordon Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. East Crescent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Peacock Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lord Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brunswick Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Romulus Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Manor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Railway Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New Swan Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Terrace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Harmer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Edwin Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1