Gravesend Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gravesend during July 2025, 10.7 crimes were recorded — a rate 24.4% higher than the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime that is roughly 20 times more frequent than the national average for this built-up area. The most common crime type, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 39.4% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 38%. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 24.8% of total crimes, another category where Gravesend's rate was 74% above the national benchmark. These figures may partly explain the heightened sense of safety concerns in public spaces, particularly during the peak summer season when tourism and outdoor events draw larger crowds to the area. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these trends: with schools out and festivals in full swing, the town's retail and leisure hubs may experience increased foot traffic, contributing to the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. The data also shows a marked contrast in property crime trends — while shoplifting rates rose 35.3% compared to June, burglary and theft from the person both fell, reflecting seasonal shifts in criminal activity patterns.

July 2025 saw a 233.3% surge in 'other crime' reports, jumping from 6 to 20 incidents — a stark increase that may reflect the complexity of unclassified criminal activities during the summer months. Drug-related offences rose by 44.4%, with 13 incidents reported compared to 9 in June, suggesting potential links to the influx of visitors during the tourist season. Meanwhile, bicycle theft plummeted by 75%, with only 1 reported incident in July compared to 4 in June, possibly due to reduced cycling activity during the school holidays. Violence and sexual offences remained 38% above the UK average, with 4.2 per 1,000 residents affected — a rate that is 1.4 times higher than the national benchmark for this category. The contrast in property crime trends is particularly striking: while shoplifting increased by 35.3%, burglary and theft from the person both decreased, with the latter dropping 71.4% as fewer individuals carried valuables in public spaces during the summer. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of criminal activity in Gravesend, where seasonal rhythms and population movements appear to significantly influence crime patterns.

Gravesend's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 12.1% compared to June's rate of 9.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 20 crimes being reported each day — a figure that may give residents cause for concern when planning summer activities. Over the course of the month, the data shows that 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 24.4% higher than the UK average. This means that a resident in Gravesend was 2.5 times more likely to experience crime compared to the average UK resident during this period. The population context is particularly telling: with 58,464 residents in the built-up area, the 625 total crimes recorded in July equate to a rate of 10.7 per 1,000 — a figure that, while not extreme, is significantly higher than the national benchmark. This disparity is most evident in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, where Gravesend's rates were 38% and 74% above UK averages respectively. These figures suggest that the built-up area's unique characteristics, such as its proximity to major transport routes and its role as a regional hub, may contribute to the elevated crime levels compared to other parts of the country.