Total Crime Rate
26.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Parrock area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Denton , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 313 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 The Parrock (DA12 1NU) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.6% lower than the Denton average (83.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Parrock (DA12 1NU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Canterbury Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Whitehill & Windmill Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Coombe Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | South Hill Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Whitehill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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