Crime Rates at Biddenden Way, Istead Rise, Gravesend, DA13 9DE

Biddenden Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown , and the 26th lowest crime rate of 313 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 Biddenden Way (DA13 9DE) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 74.3% lower than the Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown average (77.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Biddenden Way (DA13 9DE), the main crime hotspot is near Downs Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.