Crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park: statistics, rates and trends
402 crimes were recorded in Grove Green & Vinters Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Grove Green & Vinters Park
- Types of crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park
- Grove Green & Vinters Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grove Green & Vinters Park
- Population and deprivation in Grove Green & Vinters Park
- Questions about crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park
- About this data
402 crimes were recorded in Grove Green & Vinters Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 158 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grove Green & Vinters Park has the 3,032nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grove Green & Vinters Park | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 402 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.8 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,072 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park was highest in the year to July 2020 (633 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (402). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 402 | 49.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 499 | 61.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 617 | 76.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 531 | 65.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 545 | 67.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 552 | 68.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 633 | 78.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 569 | 70.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 511 | 63.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grove Green & Vinters 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+13%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-28%) and violence and sexual offences (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 19.6 | 0.57 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 8.9 | 1.08 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 6.6 | 0.43 | +13% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.5 | 0.54 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -19% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +82% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -18% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.1 | 0.17 | -47% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 0.08 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grove Green & Vinters Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grove Green & Vinters Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grove Green & Vinters Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove Green & Vinters Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penenden Heath | 1,214 | 78.7 | +58% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 353 | 36.3 | -27% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +467% |
| Shepway | 1,285 | 102.0 | +105% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | +40% |
| Allington & Bridge | 724 | 86.1 | +73% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +103% |
| Palace Wood | 236 | 32.2 | -35% |
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 Grove Green & Vinters Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Exton Gardens | 73 |
| On or near Emsworth Grove | 52 |
| On or near Heath Wood Drive | 44 |
| On or near Mostyn Road | 20 |
| On or near Hospital | 16 |
| On or near Newnham Court Way | 15 |
| On or near Henbane Close | 14 |
| On or near Grove Green Lane | 13 |
| On or near Cobnut Close | 7 |
| On or near Blacksmith Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grove Green & Vinters 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 | 132 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 32.1% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Grove Green & Vinters Park has an estimated population of 8,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grove Green & Vinters Park sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grove Green & Vinters Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Grove Green & Vinters Park a safe place to live?
Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 49.8 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 Grove Green & Vinters Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (72).
Is crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park was down 19% on the year before: 402 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 499 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grove Green & Vinters Park?
Grove Green & Vinters 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 Grove Green & Vinters Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.