Crime in Borden and Grove Park: statistics, rates and trends
347 crimes were recorded in Borden and Grove Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Borden and Grove Park
- Questions about crime in Borden and Grove Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage and arson (38) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,729th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Borden and Grove Park | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 347 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.2 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -33% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,071 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Borden and Grove Park peaked in the year to August 2025 (517 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (217). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 347 | 57.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 517 | 85.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 466 | 76.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 354 | 58.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 260 | 42.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 223 | 36.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 270 | 44.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 217 | 35.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 245 | 40.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (41% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 101 to 55 and violence and sexual offences fell from 218 to 142.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 23.4 | 34.2 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 9.1 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Borden and Grove Park; the highest is Roman, Swale (211.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodstock, Swale (47.1).
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Borden and Grove Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westlands Avenue” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westlands Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Wises Lane | 32 |
| On or near Mountview | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Cavell Way | 17 |
| On or near Bristol Close | 15 |
| On or near Westfield Gardens | 13 |
| On or near M2 | 12 |
| On or near The Street | 11 |
| On or near Chestnut Wood Lane | 10 |
Of the 292 crimes in Borden and Grove Park with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Borden and Grove Park has an estimated population of 6,071 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Borden and Grove Park average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Borden and Grove Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Borden and Grove Park a safe place to live?
Borden and Grove Park recorded 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,729th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Borden and Grove Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 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 33% on the year before: 347 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 517 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Borden and Grove Park?
About 6,071 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Borden and Grove Park?
Borden and Grove Park is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.