Gravesham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gravesham’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 9.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.7% above the UK average of 8.4. This discrepancy highlights a local profile where violent crime and property-related offences dominate. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.2% of total crimes, with 348 incidents reported — a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, 9% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.6% of total crimes (190 cases) at 1.7 per 1,000, 17% above the national average. These trends align with July’s seasonal context: schools are out, festivals and outdoor events are in full swing, and tourism peaks, all of which may contribute to increased social interactions and associated crime risks. The spike in criminal damage and arson (124 cases, 1.1 per 1,000) — 75% above the UK average — could be linked to summer-related activities, such as fireworks or unattended property. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (98 cases, 0.9 per 1,000) is 96% above the UK average, reflecting the area’s commuter traffic or parking patterns. While Gravesham’s overall crime rate remains elevated, the breakdown shows that violent and anti-social crimes are the most pressing concerns, with seasonal factors likely playing a role in their persistence.

July 2024 saw alarming spikes in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft rising by 200% (2 to 6 incidents) — a figure residents should be particularly vigilant about, especially with summer festivals and outdoor events increasing. Possession of weapons also surged by 66.7% (6 to 10 cases), a worrying trend that may be linked to the season’s social dynamics. Robbery incidents rose by 33.3% (6 to 8), indicating a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during peak summer months. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 32.5% (77 to 52), possibly due to improved retail security measures or seasonal retail focus. Meanwhile, violent crimes remain high: violence and sexual offences (3.1 per 1,000) are 9% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000) is 17% above. These figures suggest that while some categories are improving, others demand immediate attention.

Gravesham’s crime rate in July 2024 (9.8 per 1,000 residents) rose slightly from June’s 9.6 per 1,000, a 1.6% increase. This small upward trend suggests no dramatic shift, but the monthly exposure figure highlights that over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 102 residents. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the local context reveals a mixed picture. Daily crime activity averaged 35 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance. The population-scaled perspective shows that Gravesham’s crime burden is unevenly distributed: while violent crimes dominate, property crimes and anti-social behaviour remain persistent. Residents should note that certain categories, like criminal damage and arson, are 75% above the UK average, which may reflect local factors such as summer festivals or increased outdoor activity. These figures, while not alarmingly high, indicate that the area’s crime profile requires targeted attention.