Gravesend Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gravesend's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 10.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.4% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked disparity was driven primarily by elevated levels of violence and sexual offences (3.4 per 1,000, 33% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000, 39% above the UK average). The area's crime profile reflects a combination of local factors, with violence and sexual offences forming 32.5% of all reported crimes. This proportion is higher than the UK average for this category, which may be influenced by Gravesend's status as a commuter town with mixed-use areas that attract both residential and transient populations. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (15.8% of total crimes), likely stems from the town's retail and leisure facilities, which see increased foot traffic during Easter. Shoplifting (9.0% of total crimes) and criminal damage (9.0%) also contributed significantly, suggesting that commercial areas remain vulnerable to opportunistic crime. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—may have amplified outdoor activity, increasing opportunities for violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remains consistent with Gravesend's historical profile as a built-up area within Gravesham, where property crime and public order offences have historically been prominent. The 36.4% gap from the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions, though the specific drivers of this discrepancy require further analysis.

April 2024 saw a striking 150% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may signal targeted activity or increased vulnerability during Easter-related events. Concurrently, other crime surged by 118.2% (11 to 24 cases), reflecting a broadening range of criminal activity. Burglary also increased by 45% (20 to 29), potentially linked to seasonal transitions and extended daylight hours. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped 50% (10 to 5), due to reduced outdoor activity or improved security measures. Vehicle crime fell 49% (51 to 26), which may indicate effective policing or fewer parked vehicles during the Easter holiday. Drug-related offences in Gravesend were 150% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.2 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent local challenge. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of community awareness.

Gravesend's crime rate in April 2024 (10.5 per 1,000 residents) marked a 4.6% decrease from March's 11.0 per 1,000, suggesting a slight reduction in overall criminal activity. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as Easter-related events and spring weather may have influenced public behaviour. Daily crime statistics reveal 20 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 95 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents, though it does not account for variations in individual risk. The population context further illustrates that, despite the rate being 36.4% above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (613) remains manageable relative to Gravesend's 58,464 residents. The decrease in vehicle crime (-49%) and public order offences (-27.6%) may reflect changes in local activity, such as reduced foot traffic or adjusted policing priorities during the Easter period.