Crime Rates at Epsom Close, Gravesend, DA12 5BF

Epsom Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coldharbour & Perry Street , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 316 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 Epsom Close (DA12 5BF) in the last 12 months was 58.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% lower than the Coldharbour & Perry Street average (122.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Epsom Close (DA12 5BF), the main crime hotspot is near Ruffets Wood. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.