PORTLAND AVENUE, DA12 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 5HF

PORTLAND AVENUE, DA12 5HF, Gravesham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This DA12 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 5HF, encompassing approximately 4080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DA12 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sun Lane with total crimes: 5
  • B261 with total crimes: 4
  • Portland Avenue with total crimes: 3

PORTLAND AVENUE, DA12 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8414.29%
Vehicle crime71.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.7220.00%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Drugs30.7450.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In August 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 crime86.1333.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.96-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.7266.67%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0930.00%
Vehicle crime63.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.86-9.09%
Vehicle crime72.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-50.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Drugs10.49-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.47100.00%
Drugs31.4750.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.64-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8683.33%
Vehicle crime52.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.2333.33%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.86-14.29%
Other theft41.47100.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98300.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 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 crime85.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.92-54.55%
Burglary41.23-33.33%
Other theft40.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6010.00%
Vehicle crime62.70100.00%
Burglary61.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sun Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. B261
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Portland Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Devonshire Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sandy Bank Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Parrock Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alfred Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coombe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Arnold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Woods Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cross Lane West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Cross Lane East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Manor Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1