Crime in Gravesend: statistics, rates and trends
6,402 crimes were recorded in Gravesend in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gravesend at a glance
- Crime trends in Gravesend
- Types of crime in Gravesend
- Gravesend compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Gravesend
- Streets with the most crime in Gravesend
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gravesend
- Demographics of Gravesend
- Questions about crime in Gravesend
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,202), anti-social behaviour (1,456) and criminal damage and arson (568) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 291st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Gravesend | Gravesham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,402 | 10,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.6 | 92.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -11% | -1% |
| Population | 60,609 | 110,671 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gravesend of any year here (6,402 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,402 | 105.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 7,179 | 118.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 7,793 | 128.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,850 | 129.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 8,383 | 138.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 8,480 | 139.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 9,404 | 155.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 8,814 | 145.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 9,817 | 162.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 579 |
| July 2026 | 569 |
| June 2026 | 484 |
| May 2026 | 528 |
| April 2026 | 544 |
| March 2026 | 587 |
| February 2026 | 494 |
| January 2026 | 511 |
| December 2025 | 555 |
| November 2025 | 515 |
| October 2025 | 493 |
| September 2025 | 543 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gravesend recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (56% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (39% above the national rate) and other theft (35% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (61% below) and public order (46% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 24 to 38 and robbery rose from 62 to 97, while drugs fell from 405 to 203 and theft from the person fell from 66 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,202 | 36.3 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,456 | 24.0 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 568 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 527 | 8.7 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 337 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 304 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Public order | 220 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Drugs | 203 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -50% |
| Burglary | 187 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other crime | 151 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -37% |
| Robbery | 97 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 72 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 0.7 | 1.7 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 0.6 | 0.8 | +58% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Gravesend; the highest is Tilbury (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Ebbsfleet Valley (50.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gravesend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet | 2,830 | 94.2 | -11% |
| Tilbury | 2,132 | 137.1 | +30% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 378 | 50.9 | -52% |
| Swanscombe | 1,476 | 92.6 | -12% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +1% |
| East Tilbury | 449 | 72.4 | -31% |
| Grays | 4,655 | 101.2 | -4% |
| Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | 1,034 | 60.3 | -43% |
Of the 9 areas within Gravesend, Town had the highest crime rate (215.3 per 1,000) and Chalk the lowest (44.9), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Neighbourhood | 11,847 | 2,551 | 215.3 |
| Singlewell | Neighbourhood | 5,152 | 562 | 109.1 |
| Westcourt | Neighbourhood | 7,355 | 662 | 90.0 |
| Pelham | Neighbourhood | 5,244 | 451 | 86.0 |
| Denton | Neighbourhood | 4,801 | 401 | 83.5 |
| Whitehill & Windmill Hill | Neighbourhood | 8,184 | 660 | 80.6 |
| Woodlands | Neighbourhood | 9,750 | 657 | 67.4 |
| Riverview Park | Neighbourhood | 6,027 | 357 | 59.2 |
| Chalk | Neighbourhood | 2,249 | 101 | 44.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Gravesend over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (250).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 250 |
| On or near Chase Square | 249 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 164 |
| On or near New Road | 144 |
| On or near Supermarket | 139 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 129 |
| On or near King Street | 112 |
| On or near Home Mead Close | 104 |
| On or near Barrack Row | 80 |
| On or near Mallory Close | 71 |
Of the 4,946 crimes in Gravesend with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,456 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,948 | 39.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,733 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 379 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 277 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 177 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 157 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 134 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 83 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 48 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Gravesend has an estimated population of 60,609 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gravesend average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gravesend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Gravesend a safe place to live?
Gravesend recorded 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 291st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Gravesend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,202 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,456).
Is crime in Gravesend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gravesend was down 11% on the year before: 6,402 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 7,179 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gravesend?
About 60,609 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gravesend?
Gravesend is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.