DA12 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 2LW

DA12 2LW, Gravesham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.92 per 1,000 population. This DA12 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 2LW, encompassing approximately 4458 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

DA12 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shamrock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Bellman Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Dickens Road with total crimes: 6

DA12 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.9221.05%
Criminal damage and arson95.16-18.18%
Vehicle crime82.02700.00%
Drugs71.79600.00%
Other theft61.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-37.50%
Public order51.120.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.77-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson114.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4714.29%
Other theft51.7966.67%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.23-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson115.38120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4740.00%
Drugs51.5766.67%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.5417.39%
Anti-social behaviour56.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.12400.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.0743.75%
Anti-social behaviour35.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.87-5.88%
Other theft63.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-28.57%
Other crime41.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.77-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson73.8116.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.570.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Other theft30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.12150.00%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.46-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour106.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.24-36.36%
Public order31.570.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.49144.44%
Criminal damage and arson119.8722.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.4760.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Drugs30.90-40.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.0480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02-61.54%
Drugs51.1266.67%
Vehicle crime51.1266.67%
Other theft41.12300.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.920.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202424
June 202427
May 202423
April 202416
March 202417
February 202421
January 202428
December 202344
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shamrock Road
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bellman Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dickens Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fenners Marsh
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 5. Denton Court Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Abbey Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rochester Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rose Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 9. Thistle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brown Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maypole Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Jubilee Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Richmond Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nobles Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farriers Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Silver Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Dering Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gerald Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Roehampton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1