DA12 4AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 4AE

DA12 4AE, Gravesham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population. This DA12 4AE 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 4AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 4AE, encompassing approximately 5215 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA12 4AE area, explore the DA12 4AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA12 4AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medhurst Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Lindisfarne Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bellman Avenue with total crimes: 5

DA12 4AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.20-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour94.4112.50%
Other theft51.7325.00%
Other crime40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.78-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.60166.67%
Vehicle crime41.5333.33%
Other theft40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.3530.00%
Public order64.99200.00%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.7153.85%
Drugs33.8350.00%
Other theft20.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Public order20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.440.00%
Other theft62.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.150.00%
Vehicle crime50.9666.67%
Burglary40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-70.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.25-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson102.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-58.33%
Burglary40.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.3541.18%
Anti-social behaviour124.6071.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.15-42.86%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.20-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.26-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-25.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.703.57%
Anti-social behaviour105.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-11.11%
Public order41.53100.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Other crime10.58-80.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.0821.74%
Criminal damage and arson95.3750.00%
Other crime51.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.96-58.33%
Vehicle crime30.96-50.00%
Other theft30.58-25.00%
Shoplifting30.5850.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.08-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour124.419.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.15500.00%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Public order30.7750.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Other crime40.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202424
June 202426
May 202420
April 202413
March 202413
February 202424
January 202417
December 202329
November 202328
October 202323
September 202329

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 4AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Medhurst Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lindisfarne Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bellman Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Margaret'S Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brown Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Freeman Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richmond Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silver Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Avon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Benedict'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Aidan'S Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Columba'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Winchester Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bourne Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. The Sandpipers
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Evesham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1