Crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park: statistics, rates and trends
409 crimes were recorded in Grove Green & Vinters Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Grove Green & Vinters Park
- Questions about crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (157), shoplifting (73) and anti-social behaviour (57) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,002nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Grove Green & Vinters Park | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 409 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,072 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park of any year here (409 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 409 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 472 | 58.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 626 | 77.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 545 | 67.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 529 | 65.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 548 | 67.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 643 | 79.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 575 | 71.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 485 | 60.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 45 to 57, while other theft fell from 37 to 26 and violence and sexual offences fell from 204 to 157.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 19.4 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 9.0 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 7.1 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grove Green & Vinters Park; the highest is High Street, Maidstone (278.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Palace Wood (31.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove Green & Vinters Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penenden Heath | 1,239 | 80.4 | +59% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 340 | 35.0 | -31% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +449% |
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | +98% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | +38% |
| Allington & Bridge | 745 | 88.6 | +75% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +100% |
| Palace Wood | 231 | 31.6 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Grove Green & Vinters Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Exton Gardens” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Exton Gardens | 71 |
| On or near Emsworth Grove | 53 |
| On or near Heath Wood Drive | 45 |
| On or near Mostyn Road | 19 |
| On or near Hospital | 16 |
| On or near Newnham Court Way | 16 |
| On or near Henbane Close | 13 |
| On or near Grove Green Lane | 11 |
| On or near Cobnut Close | 6 |
| On or near Northfleet Close | 6 |
Of the 352 crimes in Grove Green & Vinters Park with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Grove Green & Vinters Park has an estimated population of 8,072 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grove Green & Vinters Park average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Grove Green & Vinters Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grove Green & Vinters Park a safe place to live?
Grove Green & Vinters Park recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,002nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (73).
Is crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove Green & Vinters Park was down 13% on the year before: 409 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 472 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grove Green & Vinters Park?
About 8,072 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grove Green & Vinters Park?
Grove Green & Vinters 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.