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 May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borden and Grove Park crime rate of 5.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Borden and Grove Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wises Lane with total crimes: 5
  • The Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Swale.

    • 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 areas in the Swale.

  • 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 May 2025 the Borden and Grove Park has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borden and Grove Park)CrimesRank (Borden and Grove Park)CrimesRank (Borden and Grove Park)
Sheerness250 13,076 12,788 1
Roman160 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway90 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East111 41,457 3888 5
Milton Regis118 3841 6910 4
Murston89 6866 5885 6
Abbey79 7795 8876 7
Sheppey Central57 10809 7600 10
Chalkwell54 11726 9845 8
Minster Cliffs66 8561 12439 13
Homewood60 9677 10668 9
Teynham and Lynsted47 12474 15558 11
Watling43 15563 11532 12
The Meads36 18547 13351 17
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch43 14460 16421 14
Kemsley36 17447 17391 16
Priory42 16388 18306 22
Woodstock33 19298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay29 21385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 22266 22332 20
St Ann's31 20369 20326 21
West Downs10 23173 23149 23
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

Borden and Grove Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202521
February 202518
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202423
September 202420
August 202421
July 202418
June 202438
May 202416

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Borden and Grove Park in May 2025

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

1. Wises Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. The Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ashington Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Lydbrook Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Cavell Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Newlands Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Key Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Washley Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vigo Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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