Crime in Gravesham: statistics, rates and trends

10,308 crimes were recorded in Gravesham in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,591 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Gravesham has the 121st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gravesham was highest in the year to July 2020 (15,145 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (10,308). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gravesham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other crime.

The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+49%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in drugs (-50%) and theft from the person (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gravesham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gravesham recorded 3,591 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gravesham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gravesham recorded 2,201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gravesham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gravesham recorded 1,012 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gravesham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gravesham recorded 841 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gravesham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gravesham recorded 572 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gravesham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gravesham recorded 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gravesham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gravesham recorded 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gravesham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gravesham recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gravesham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gravesham recorded 313 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gravesham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gravesham recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gravesham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gravesham recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gravesham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gravesham recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gravesham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gravesham recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gravesham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gravesham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Gravesham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gravesham.

27 areas within Gravesham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Town had the highest rate (215.9 per 1,000) and Vigo Village the lowest (25.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gravesham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gravesham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Gravesham has an estimated population of 110,671. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gravesham sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gravesham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.