Total Crime Rate
25.4 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Street area has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Pelham , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Street (DA11 0BP) in the last 12 months was 25.4 per 1,000 residents and was 87.9% lower than the Pelham average (210.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Street (DA11 0BP), the main crime hotspot is near Chase Square. Police recorded 205 crimes here, including 75 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pelham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | St James'S Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chase Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | West Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clive Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clive Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chase Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | West Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chase Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chase Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chase Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chase Square | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Chase Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chase Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | White Hart Yard | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | White Hart Yard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Hart Yard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Town Pier | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferry Terminal | Under investigation |
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