WHITEHILL ROAD, DA12 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 5LS

WHITEHILL ROAD, DA12 5LS, Gravesham has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This DA12 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 5LS, encompassing approximately 5845 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

DA12 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 16
  • Princes Road with total crimes: 12
  • St Patrick'S Gardens with total crimes: 9

WHITEHILL ROAD, DA12 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.5120.83%
Anti-social behaviour184.9680.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0840.00%
Drugs61.20100.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.2941.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.1111.11%
Vehicle crime61.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.0366.67%
Other theft40.860.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.55-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour92.91-55.00%
Vehicle crime71.5440.00%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-75.00%
Drugs30.51-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.34-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences193.42-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson123.2550.00%
Drugs72.0540.00%
Other theft51.200.00%
Vehicle crime50.86400.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0052.94%
Anti-social behaviour224.4529.41%
Criminal damage and arson83.7633.33%
Drugs51.3766.67%
Other theft50.8666.67%
Other crime30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.51200.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.0913.33%
Violence and sexual offences172.91-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson62.91200.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.72-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour153.5966.67%
Shoplifting42.570.00%
Other theft30.68-25.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-66.67%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.98105.26%
Anti-social behaviour96.67-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.5450.00%
Other theft41.03100.00%
Shoplifting40.68-50.00%
Burglary30.68-57.14%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-90.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.6135.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.25-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.88900.00%
Shoplifting81.71166.67%
Burglary71.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Drugs10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.07-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour142.4040.00%
Other theft62.4050.00%
Burglary51.0366.67%
Drugs40.86300.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.41-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour103.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.7140.00%
Other theft41.20300.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-66.67%
Other crime30.5150.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.650.00%
Vehicle crime92.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 202410
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 202422
April 202417
March 202415
February 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 202417
June 202419
May 202426
April 202417
March 202421
February 202439
January 202419
December 202314
November 202323
October 202333

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. York Road
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Princes Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. St Patrick'S Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Whitehill Parade
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Dorchester Road
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 6. St Alban'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Mallory Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Jellicoe Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. St Alban'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Warrior Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kitchener Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Woods Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Evesham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Winchester Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Christianfields Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Truro Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ash Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1