Crime Rates at Michael Gardens, Gravesend, DA12 4QA

Michael Gardens area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Higham & Shorne , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Michael Gardens (DA12 4QA) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% lower than the Higham & Shorne average (54.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Michael Gardens (DA12 4QA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tower Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stacey Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.