Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Glenwood Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Minster Cliffs , and the 116th lowest crime rate of 453 local areas in Swale .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Glenwood Drive (ME12 2JS) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% lower than the Minster Cliffs average (66.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glenwood Drive (ME12 2JS), the main crime hotspot is near Worcester Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Minster Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Shurland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Whybornes Chase | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Worcester Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Saxon Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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