Total Crime Rate
76.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wrotham Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown , and the 152nd highest 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 Wrotham Road (DA13 0RQ) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 6.0% lower than the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown average (81.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 34.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wrotham Road (DA13 0RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Street | Under investigation |
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