Total Crime Rate
27.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nickleby Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk , and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 316 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 Nickleby Road (DA12 4UQ) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 58.6% lower than the Chalk average (67.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nickleby Road (DA12 4UQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Nickleby Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Manor Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chalk| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vicarage Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vicarage Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lisle Close | Under investigation |
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