VALLEY DRIVE, DA12 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 5SA

VALLEY DRIVE, DA12 5SA, Gravesham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This DA12 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 5SA, encompassing approximately 5059 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)

DA12 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Patrick'S Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Whitehill Parade with total crimes: 7
  • Avon Close with total crimes: 4

VALLEY DRIVE, DA12 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.87-15.79%
Drugs93.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.78-65.22%
Vehicle crime61.58100.00%
Other theft51.19150.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.2564.29%
Violence and sexual offences194.5526.67%
Other crime43.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.9616.67%
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Other crime40.79-20.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-90.91%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.37175.00%
Other crime52.17400.00%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Other theft40.790.00%
Public order40.79100.00%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.160.00%
Other theft42.37-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.509.09%
Anti-social behaviour122.37100.00%
Other theft72.370.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.10-64.52%
Criminal damage and arson72.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.38-57.14%
Burglary61.19500.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Shoplifting30.59-25.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.4455.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.137.69%
Criminal damage and arson52.7725.00%
Shoplifting40.99-50.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-77.78%
Robbery20.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.95-7.14%
Vehicle crime92.57800.00%
Shoplifting81.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.47-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour142.9655.56%
Other theft72.77600.00%
Shoplifting41.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-33.33%
Public order30.79200.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.47-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7820.00%
Burglary51.1966.67%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Shoplifting30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.930.00%
Vehicle crime62.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
February 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202415
June 202418
May 202416
April 202412
March 202411
February 202431
January 202420
December 202315
November 202322
October 202330

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202423
July 202414
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 20246
February 202414
January 202413
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202411
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Patrick'S Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Whitehill Parade
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Avon Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Hilda'S Way
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dorchester Road
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 6. St Margaret'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Benedict'S Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Alban'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. St Chad'S Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Alban'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Cerne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pankhurst Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Evesham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lindisfarne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Aidan'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Winchester Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Truro Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1