GATWICK ROAD, DA12 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 5AJ

GATWICK ROAD, DA12 5AJ, Gravesham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This DA12 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 5AJ, encompassing approximately 3238 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA12 5AJ area, explore the DA12 5AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA12 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sun Lane with total crimes: 5
  • A227 with total crimes: 3
  • Portland Avenue with total crimes: 3

GATWICK ROAD, DA12 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.72-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-50.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.96-23.08%
Vehicle crime83.0914.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.47200.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9644.44%
Vehicle crime74.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.03-30.77%
Vehicle crime72.78600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-25.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2630.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1633.33%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.34-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.0933.33%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-25.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Drugs20.93-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.88175.00%
Drugs63.40500.00%
Vehicle crime41.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.88500.00%
Burglary83.7160.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.47-16.67%
Other theft31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.79-64.71%
Burglary51.85150.00%
Bicycle theft31.540.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-60.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2688.89%
Vehicle crime55.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-75.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 202412
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sun Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A227
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Portland Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Devonshire Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Alfred Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coombe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Woods Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Wrotham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hillingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Lane West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cross Lane East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1