Crime in Borden and Grove Park: statistics, rates and trends
345 crimes were recorded in Borden and Grove Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Borden and Grove Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Borden and Grove Park
- Types of crime in Borden and Grove Park
- Borden and Grove Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Borden and Grove Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Borden and Grove Park
- Population and deprivation in Borden and Grove Park
- Questions about crime in Borden and Grove Park
- About this data
345 crimes were recorded in Borden and Grove Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 34% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Borden and Grove Park has the 2,744th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Borden and Grove Park | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 345 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -34% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,071 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Borden and Grove Park was highest in the year to July 2025 (523 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (207). Over the whole period it rose 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 345 | 56.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 523 | 86.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 466 | 76.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 322 | 53.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 268 | 44.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 221 | 36.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 278 | 45.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 207 | 34.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 257 | 42.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Borden and Grove Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in burglary (-67%) and anti-social behaviour (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 23.6 | 0.69 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 9.1 | 0.59 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.6 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Other theft | 31 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.5 | 0.70 | -28% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -18% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -40% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +133% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Borden and Grove Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Borden and Grove Park recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Borden and Grove Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Borden and Grove Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Borden and Grove Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Borden and Grove Park recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Borden and Grove Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Borden and Grove Park recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Borden and Grove Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Borden and Grove Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Borden and Grove Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Borden and Grove Park recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Borden and Grove Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Borden and Grove Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Borden and Grove Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Borden and Grove Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Borden and Grove Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Borden and Grove Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Borden and Grove Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Borden and Grove Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Borden and Grove Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Borden and Grove Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Borden and Grove Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Borden and Grove Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Borden and Grove Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Borden and Grove Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Borden and Grove Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Borden and Grove Park.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Borden and Grove Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westlands Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Wises Lane | 29 |
| On or near Cavell Way | 21 |
| On or near Mountview | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Westfield Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Bristol Close | 13 |
| On or near Lydbrook Close | 12 |
| On or near M2 | 12 |
| On or near The Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Borden and Grove Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 24.6% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
Borden and Grove Park has an estimated population of 6,071. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Borden and Grove Park sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Borden and Grove Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Borden and Grove Park a safe place to live?
Borden and Grove Park recorded 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Borden and Grove Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Borden and Grove Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Borden and Grove Park was down 34% on the year before: 345 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 523 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Borden and Grove Park?
Borden and Grove Park is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Borden and Grove Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.