MEDHURST CRESCENT, DA12 4HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 4HH

MEDHURST CRESCENT, DA12 4HH, Gravesham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This DA12 4HH 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 4HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 4HH, encompassing approximately 4727 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA12 4HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Hilda'S Way with total crimes: 4
  • Cervia Way with total crimes: 3
  • St Margaret'S Crescent with total crimes: 3

MEDHURST CRESCENT, DA12 4HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.83-35.29%
Vehicle crime72.33250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4850.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-87.50%
Public order20.42100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.156.25%
Anti-social behaviour163.6060.00%
Other theft43.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Other crime40.85300.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.10-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour103.3825.00%
Vehicle crime52.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.4836.84%
Anti-social behaviour85.50166.67%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Drugs41.06100.00%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Other crime40.85100.00%
Public order40.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8858.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.0225.00%
Vehicle crime51.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-57.14%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.540.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.52-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.1712.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.9016.67%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5223.53%
Criminal damage and arson84.44166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.6920.00%
Vehicle crime41.27-42.86%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.25-10.53%
Vehicle crime73.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.48-16.67%
Public order41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.58-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson104.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Other crime10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Other crime41.06300.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.170.00%
Drugs42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20248
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202416
June 202426
May 202419
April 202412
March 202415
February 202421
January 202417
December 202319
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202416
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 1 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Hilda'S Way
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cervia Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. St Margaret'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Freeman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bourne Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Benedict'S Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hibernia Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Vanquisher Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Chad'S Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Jubilee Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Richmond Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Medhurst Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cerne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Gregory'S Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lindisfarne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Aidan'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1