Total Crime Rate
121.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Peartree Place area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Higham & Shorne , and the 89th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Peartree Place (ME3 7DU) in the last 12 months was 121.0 per 1,000 residents and was 118.9% higher than the Higham & Shorne average (55.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -68.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 60.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Peartree Place (ME3 7DU), the main crime hotspot is near Chilton Drive. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Higham & Shorne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crutches Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brice Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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