Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grove Place area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Priory , and the 29th lowest crime rate of 454 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 Grove Place (ME13 7PH) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 91.6% lower than the Priory average (165.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grove Place (ME13 7PH), the main crime hotspot is near The Fairways. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Judd Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Judd Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Fairways | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Fairways | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Peter'S Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Fairways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Roebuck Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheerways | Under investigation |
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