Crime Rate in Borden and Grove Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borden and Grove Park

The total recorded crimes in Borden and Grove Park, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borden and Grove Park crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Borden and Grove Park, encompassing approximately 8,376 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Borden and Grove Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bristol Close with total crimes: 5
  • Wises Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Cavell Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Borden and Grove Park?

To understand the safety of Borden and Grove Park, we need to analyze Borden and Grove Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Borden and Grove Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 522 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Borden and Grove Park recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Borden and Grove Park had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 417 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Borden and Grove Park recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Borden and Grove Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Borden and Grove Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Borden and Grove Park has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Borden and Grove Park crimes were 522. The crime rate of Borden and Grove Park in 2024 was 62.32 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borden and Grove Park were around 417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.78 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)
Sheerness224 13,076 12,788 1
Roman162 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway73 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East117 31,457 3888 5
Milton Regis69 7841 6910 4
Murston74 4866 5885 6
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Priory64 9388 18306 22
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
Watling41 15563 11532 12
The Meads33 19547 13351 17
St Ann's56 13369 20326 21
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch44 14460 16421 14
Kemsley37 18447 17391 16
Woodstock25 20298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay18 23385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Borden and Grove Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202423
September 202420
August 202421
July 202418
June 202438
May 202416
April 202423

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
April 20247

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20244
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Borden and Grove Park in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Borden and Grove Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Bristol Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Wises Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cavell Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. M2 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bannister Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Maylam Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Somerset Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lonsdale Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashington Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Woolett Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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