Newham

Crime Rate in Newham

Gravesham crime rate

Overview of Gravesham crime rate

Gravesham, recognized with a high crime rating, is ranked 6th among 25 nearby boroughs in crime rates. The area reported 12,788 criminal incidents in 2023, within a demographic of 106,900 people, leading to a crime rate of 119.63 per 1,000 residents, showing a 4.14% reduction from the previous year.
The most prevalent crimes in Gravesham are Violence and sexual offences (36.3%), Anti-social behaviour (17.3%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.6%). The least frequent crimes include Robbery (0.9%), Theft from the person (0.6%), and Bicycle theft (0.5%).
Gravesham is made up of 18 wards, experiencing varied crime rates. The highest crime rates are found in Pelham (282.4), Riverside (Gravesham) (163.2), and Northfleet South (146.8), while the safest wards are Meopham South and Vigo (56.0), Meopham North (51.5), and Higham (Gravesham) (48.1).
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In Gravesham, there was a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour and a slight rise in Drugs related offences and Other theft in 2020 and 2023. However, there has been a consistent decrease in anti-social behaviour, burglary, public order offences, vehicle crime, and violence and sexual offences over the years, indicating a diverse crime trend with both rises and declines in different categories.

Gravesham crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12788 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4642 (36.3)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2215 (17.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1227 (9.6)%
  • Other theft – 907 (7.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 850 (6.6)%
  • Public order – 656 (5.1)%
  • Drugs – 608 (4.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 546 (4.3)%
  • Burglary – 422 (3.3)%
  • Other crime – 348 (2.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 116 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 111 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 80 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 60 (0.5)%

How does Gravesham compare against nearby areas ?

Gravesham ranks 6th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Gravesham wards

There are 18 wards within Gravesham. Pelham, Riverside (Gravesham), Northfleet South has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Gravesham

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Gravesham. Highest crime rates in DA11, DA12, ME2 .

  • DA11 – 160.2
  • DA12 – 110.6
  • ME2 – 104.3
  • ME3 – 70.1
  • TN15 – 68.0
  • DA3 – 62.4
  • DA13 – 56.3

Postcode districts in Gravesham

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Waltham Forest crime rate

Crime rating – medium.
Waltham Forest ranks 17th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 30929 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Waltham Forest has a population of 278425.
This equates to a crime rate of 111.09 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 3.31 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Waltham Forest in 21st position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Sevenoaks crime rate

Overview of Sevenoaks crime rate

Sevenoaks presents itself as a locality where tranquility prevails, boasting a commendably low crime rating. Nestled among 25 neighboring boroughs, it proudly stands at the 22nd position for having a lower crime rate, marking it as a serene and safer choice for its residents. The year 2023 witnessed a total of 9,219 reported criminal incidents, which, when juxtaposed against its population of 120,514, translates to a modest crime rate of 76.5 incidents per 1,000 people. This figure not only underscores a secure environment but also highlights a decrease of 2.32% in criminal activities compared to the preceding year, further cementing Sevenoaks’ reputation as a bastion of safety.

Diving deeper into the nature of crimes, Sevenoaks experiences a predominance of Violence and sexual offences, constituting 33.4% of the total crime, followed by Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage and arson, making up 12.8% and 12.4% respectively. In stark contrast, instances of Bicycle theft, Theft from the person, and Robbery are remarkably low, highlighting the rarity of such offences within this community.

The borough is partitioned into 26 wards, each with its own narrative of safety and vigilance. The wards of Swanley St Mary’s, Sevenoaks Town and St John’s, and Eynsford report higher incidences of crime, yet even at these levels, they reflect the broader commitment to maintaining law and order. Conversely, Kemsing, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, and Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone stand as paragons of safety, offering peace of mind to their inhabitants with notably low crime rates.

In essence, Sevenoaks is a testament to a balanced urban living experience, where safety and serenity are not just ideals but everyday realities.

In Sevenoaks, crime trends have shown fluctuations over recent years. Anti-social behaviour rose by 6.67% in 2020, but then fell by 3.31% in 2021 and 7.17% in 2022. Other theft experienced an increase of 1.66% in 2022. Violence and sexual offences saw an increase of 3.76% in 2021, but a decrease of 1.79% in 2022 and 2.57% in 2023. Meanwhile, Burglary rates declined by 3.11% in 2020, and Vehicle crime decreased by 1.73% in the same year.

Sevenoaks crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9219 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3078 (33.4)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1177 (12.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1147 (12.4)%
  • Other theft – 853 (9.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 708 (7.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 576 (6.2)%
  • Burglary – 507 (5.5)%
  • Public order – 486 (5.3)%
  • Other crime – 247 (2.7)%
  • Drugs – 185 (2.0)%
  • Possession of weapons – 91 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 74 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 49 (0.5)%
  • Robbery – 41 (0.4)%

How does Sevenoaks compare against nearby areas ?

Sevenoaks ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Sevenoaks

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Sevenoaks. Highest crime rates in DA2, BR8, TN16 .

  • DA2 – 108.2
  • BR8 – 102.8
  • TN16 – 86.0
  • DA4 – 79.2
  • TN13 – 76.3
  • TN8 – 76.2
  • BR6 – 73.8
  • TN15 – 68.0
  • DA3 – 62.4
  • DA13 – 56.3
  • TN14 – 54.5
  • TN11 – 48.7
  • TN3 – 31.9

Postcode districts in Sevenoaks

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Hackney crime rate

Crime rating – high.
Hackney ranks 7th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 39106 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Hackney has a population of 259146.
This equates to a crime rate of 150.9 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 0.55 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Hackney in 7th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Wandsworth crime rate

Crime rating – low.
Wandsworth ranks 18th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 33888 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Wandsworth has a population of 327506.
This equates to a crime rate of 103.47 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 6.21 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Wandsworth in 23rd position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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