Gravesend Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gravesend’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s unique position within national crime trends, particularly given its status as a built-up area with a population of over 58,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.4% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (21.7%), and criminal damage and arson (9.7%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a mixed-use urban environment, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, likely amplified outdoor activity and socialising, which may have influenced the rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the data also reveals contrasts with UK averages: shoplifting in Gravesend was 40% below the national rate, due to local retail strategies or community engagement initiatives. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 48% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may reflect specific local challenges, such as concentrated areas of high population density or transient populations. The interplay between these factors suggests that while Gravesend faces elevated crime rates in certain categories, it also demonstrates pockets of performance that deviate from national norms. This complexity requires a nuanced understanding of local conditions, including the impact of seasonal transitions and the role of targeted interventions in shaping crime outcomes.

May 2025 saw notable decreases in certain crime categories, with theft from the person falling by 37.5% (from 8 to 5 incidents). This decline may reflect heightened awareness or targeted policing efforts in high-risk areas. Similarly, drug-related offences dropped by 35.3% (from 17 to 11), a reduction that could align with seasonal shifts in local activity patterns. However, other categories rose sharply: bicycle theft increased by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), a spike that may be linked to the arrival of summer cyclists or changes in local infrastructure. Public order offences also rose by 63.2% (from 19 to 31), a trend consistent with May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Shoplifting in Gravesend remained 40% below the UK average, a contrast to the 48% increase in anti-social behaviour, which highlights the area’s distinct challenges compared to national benchmarks.

Gravesend's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 3.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.2 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 58,464. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in a specific context relative to its population size. While this statistic does not capture the full complexity of local dynamics, it illustrates the proportion of residents affected by crime during May. The comparison to the previous month highlights a subtle but measurable change in crime activity, suggesting potential seasonal or situational factors influencing the increase.