Gravesend Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gravesend’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 49.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national picture underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of local crime patterns. The most frequently reported crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.7% of all incidents—51% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may be linked to the area’s character as a built-up region with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where late-night activity and the proximity to major transport routes could contribute to higher rates of violent crime. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, with a 137% increase over the UK average, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which may have spurred both celebratory and malicious acts. Anti-social behaviour, at 12.8% of total crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 14%, reflecting the impact of dark evenings and the closure of public spaces during the colder months. The seasonal context of November—marked by the transition to shorter days and the post-Black Friday shopping period—may have amplified retail-related crimes, such as shoplifting, which rose 64% above the UK average. While direct causal links, the alignment of these trends with known seasonal rhythms in Gravesend suggests that local conditions, such as the timing of events and the availability of public spaces, play a role in shaping crime patterns.

November 2023 saw significant increases in drug-related crimes, which rose by 52.6% compared to the previous month, and shoplifting, which climbed by 35%. These spikes align with seasonal factors such as the post-Black Friday shopping rush and the onset of darker evenings, which may partly explain the heightened activity in retail areas. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, possibly due to increased vigilance during the holiday season or changes in consumer behaviour. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, contributing 34.7% of all reported incidents—51% above the UK average. This is a stark contrast to the 6% below UK average for public order offences, which suggests a combination of different crime types. For residents, the 52.6% rise in drug-related crimes is a concrete data point that highlights a specific area of concern in the local community.

Gravesend’s crime rate in November 2023 rose by 2.6% compared to the previous month, reaching 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This places the area significantly above the UK average, but the month-on-month increase suggests a fluctuation rather than a sustained trend. On a daily basis, approximately 22 crimes were reported each day, reflecting the area’s persistent exposure to criminal activity. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 89 residents—a figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to the local population. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the monthly exposure metric provides context for residents: in a month with 58,464 people, the cumulative effect of crime is felt across a broad cross-section of the community. The lack of a UK-wide daily comparison means the focus remains on local patterns, but the 22 crimes per day figure offers a tangible sense of the scale. This context is critical for understanding how crime interacts with daily life in Gravesend, particularly during seasonal shifts like shorter evenings and the post-Black Friday shopping period.