Total Crime Rate
321.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South Kent Avenue area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Northfleet & Springhead , and the 19th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Kent Avenue (DA11 9HT) in the last 12 months was 321.3 per 1,000 residents and was 155.5% higher than the Northfleet & Springhead average (125.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 52 (≈ 156.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South Kent Avenue (DA11 9HT), the main crime hotspot is near South Kent Avenue. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Northfleet & Springhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Kent Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | North Kent Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Kent Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Factory Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lawn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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