Total Crime Rate
87.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barr Road area has the 30th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk , and the 130th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barr Road (DA12 4DZ) in the last 12 months was 87.1 per 1,000 residents and was 29.4% higher than the Chalk average (67.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (β 39.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barr Road (DA12 4DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Cruden Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chalk| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bourne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Medhurst Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Terence Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Osney Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cruden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cervia Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cruden Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cruden Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forge Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Farriers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barr Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rochester Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barr Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Barr Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rochester Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barr Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Medhurst Crescent | Under investigation |
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