DA12 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 2BG

DA12 2BG, Gravesham has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.41 per 1,000 population. This DA12 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 2BG, encompassing approximately 2519 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA12 2BG area, explore the DA12 2BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-34.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)

DA12 2BG 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

DA12 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2950.41-34.09%
Vehicle crime1811.5128.57%
Anti-social behaviour187.14-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson167.1423.08%
Shoplifting166.35433.33%
Drugs126.35500.00%
Public order94.760.00%
Other theft63.57-33.33%
Other crime22.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4451.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour2917.4661.11%
Vehicle crime1411.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.56-27.78%
Public order95.1628.57%
Other theft93.5750.00%
Robbery43.570.00%
Shoplifting31.59-40.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3342.07-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson1813.1038.46%
Anti-social behaviour187.14-10.00%
Vehicle crime87.14-33.33%
Public order73.180.00%
Other theft62.78-57.14%
Shoplifting52.38-37.50%
Burglary41.98-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.59-33.33%
Drugs20.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4253.5840.00%
Anti-social behaviour2016.67-28.57%
Other theft147.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.5644.44%
Vehicle crime125.16300.00%
Shoplifting84.7660.00%
Public order73.1816.67%
Burglary52.7866.67%
Drugs41.980.00%
Theft from the person41.59300.00%
Possession of weapons31.5950.00%
Other crime21.19-50.00%
Robbery10.79-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3041.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2811.9164.71%
Criminal damage and arson911.11-10.00%
Other theft73.57250.00%
Public order62.78100.00%
Shoplifting52.38-50.00%
Drugs41.98-42.86%
Other crime41.59300.00%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.19-33.33%
Robbery20.79-60.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.6636.36%
Anti-social behaviour1717.8621.43%
Criminal damage and arson106.7542.86%
Shoplifting103.9725.00%
Drugs73.97133.33%
Vehicle crime52.78-54.55%
Robbery51.98150.00%
Possession of weapons31.98-25.00%
Public order31.19-57.14%
Burglary21.19-60.00%
Other theft20.79-71.43%
Other crime10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3340.4810.00%
Anti-social behaviour1413.10-17.65%
Vehicle crime115.5637.50%
Shoplifting84.37-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson73.18-46.15%
Other theft72.7816.67%
Public order72.78-22.22%
Burglary52.78150.00%
Possession of weapons41.98300.00%
Drugs31.59-25.00%
Robbery21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3041.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.75116.67%
Shoplifting115.1683.33%
Public order94.3728.57%
Vehicle crime83.57166.67%
Other theft63.18-14.29%
Drugs42.38100.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4039.6929.03%
Anti-social behaviour1715.8854.55%
Other theft76.75-12.50%
Public order72.78600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.78-50.00%
Shoplifting62.3850.00%
Theft from the person32.38200.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Drugs20.79-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3134.53-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson1212.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.76-26.67%
Other theft84.370.00%
Drugs73.1816.67%
Shoplifting42.78-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.59-66.67%
Robbery31.190.00%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Other crime10.40-80.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3343.26-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour1513.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime94.76200.00%
Shoplifting93.570.00%
Other theft83.5733.33%
Drugs63.18200.00%
Public order52.3866.67%
Other crime51.9866.67%
Robbery31.98200.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3740.48-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour1814.69-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson157.14150.00%
Shoplifting95.95125.00%
Other theft63.57-40.00%
Burglary52.3866.67%
Other crime31.98200.00%
Public order31.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4740.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour2118.650.00%
Other theft108.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.970.00%
Public order62.380.00%
Shoplifting42.380.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202418
June 202413
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 202413
January 20246
December 202312
November 202312
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202444
July 202433
June 202442
May 202430
April 202445
March 202433
February 202430
January 202440
December 202331
November 202333
October 202337
September 202347

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202429
July 202418
June 202420
May 202428
April 202417
March 202414
February 202417
January 202417
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 2BG 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. Ferry Terminal
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 9. White Hart Yard
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Berkley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. High Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gordon Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. East Crescent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Manor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. New Swan Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Terrace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Harmer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Edwin Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Town Pier
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Princes Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Horn Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. East Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. West Crescent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1