DA12 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 2BS

DA12 2BS, Gravesham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.17 per 1,000 population. This DA12 2BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA12 postcode area, which has experienced 513 crimes and a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA12 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 2BS, encompassing approximately 3150 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA12 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Berkley Crescent with total crimes: 6

DA12 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.1718.18%
Anti-social behaviour138.25-27.78%
Vehicle crime94.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.8660.00%
Public order62.54100.00%
Other theft41.9033.33%
Robbery21.270.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.98125.00%
Vehicle crime65.71-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-50.00%
Burglary41.5933.33%
Other theft31.27-70.00%
Public order30.95-25.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.0715.79%
Vehicle crime136.98160.00%
Other theft104.13233.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.1711.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.1714.29%
Public order42.54100.00%
Drugs41.27-33.33%
Burglary31.270.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Robbery10.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.77-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson96.0380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.86-30.00%
Drugs62.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.9025.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.68125.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.5766.67%
Drugs83.17166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.54150.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.28-29.41%
Vehicle crime93.81125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.86-40.00%
Burglary41.9033.33%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Drugs30.95-50.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-75.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.00-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour105.40-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson83.17100.00%
Drugs62.54200.00%
Other theft51.9025.00%
Vehicle crime41.59100.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Public order30.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.6237.50%
Other theft43.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-71.43%
Public order41.27300.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Drugs20.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson144.76180.00%
Other theft84.4414.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.54-11.11%
Drugs52.54-28.57%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Possession of weapons31.27200.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.39-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour97.6212.50%
Vehicle crime92.86125.00%
Other theft72.8675.00%
Drugs72.220.00%
Other crime62.22500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-50.00%
Robbery31.590.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.36-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson108.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.17-33.33%
Other theft42.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.160.00%
Other theft83.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 202314
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419
April 202427
March 202412
February 202417
January 202424
December 202315
November 202324
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202418
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 2BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
  • 3. Berkley Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Commercial Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berkley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Romulus Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Swan Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Horn Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albion Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Milton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Canal Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Russell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Terrace Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Gordon Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Harmer Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Milton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Crescent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bentley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brunswick Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Albion Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Park Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pilots Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. East Crescent Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Bernard Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Augustine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1