DA12 4JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 4JL

DA12 4JL, Gravesham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This DA12 4JL 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 4JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 4JL, encompassing approximately 4955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA12 4JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avon Close with total crimes: 4
  • St Margaret'S Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Freeman Road with total crimes: 3

DA12 4JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.05300.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.61-61.11%
Other theft31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61200.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-77.78%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.675.88%
Anti-social behaviour93.6312.50%
Other crime31.8250.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.07-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour83.43300.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other crime20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6826.67%
Public order63.83500.00%
Other theft41.21100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.4525.00%
Drugs33.0350.00%
Other theft20.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6720.00%
Other theft62.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0216.67%
Burglary61.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-58.33%
Vehicle crime31.01-25.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.7056.25%
Anti-social behaviour125.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.42100.00%
Vehicle crime41.21-20.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.07-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.23-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-57.14%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.718.70%
Anti-social behaviour95.0580.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8240.00%
Public order41.41300.00%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.494.55%
Criminal damage and arson54.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.01-54.55%
Other crime41.010.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-60.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.440.00%
Other theft52.220.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202417
June 202419
May 202415
April 202412
March 202410
February 202425
January 202416
December 202325
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 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 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Avon Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Margaret'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Freeman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Benedict'S Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Alban'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. St Chad'S Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Jubilee Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Richmond Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Gregory'S Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Silver Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Evesham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lindisfarne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Aidan'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Winchester Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1