Crime Rates at Fir Tree Grove, Chatham, ME5 8XD

Fir Tree Grove area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boxley Downs , and the 51st lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

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 Fir Tree Grove (ME5 8XD) in the last 12 months was 16.1 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Boxley Downs average (67.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Fir Tree Grove (ME5 8XD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Yew Tree Close, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Autumn Glade (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.