Crime Rates at The Downage, Gravesend, DA11 7NB

The Downage area has the 15th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street , and the 66th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Downage (DA11 7NB) in the last 12 months was 153.4 per 1,000 residents and was 25.1% higher than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average (122.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 54.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 17.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Downage (DA11 7NB), the main crime hotspot is near Hartshill Road. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 38 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.