HIGHWOOD CLOSE, ME3 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 7BQ

HIGHWOOD CLOSE, ME3 7BQ, Gravesham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This ME3 7BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME3 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME3 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 7BQ, encompassing approximately 1329 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME3 7BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chilton Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Evergreen Close with total crimes: 2
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1

HIGHWOOD CLOSE, ME3 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26100.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.01-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.260.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.01-60.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.7633.33%
Bicycle theft13.010.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.260.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.26-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.52500.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.01200.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME3 7BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chilton Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Evergreen Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Darby Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1