Crime Rate in Queenborough and Halfway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queenborough and Halfway

The total recorded crimes in Queenborough and Halfway, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queenborough and Halfway crime rate of 14.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Queenborough and Halfway, encompassing approximately 5,250 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
Queenborough and Halfway Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Queenborough and Halfway?

To understand the safety of Queenborough and Halfway, we need to analyze Queenborough and Halfway crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Queenborough and Halfway reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 1,003 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Queenborough and Halfway witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Queenborough and Halfway experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swale average, with 999 crimes compared to 695. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Queenborough and Halfway witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Queenborough and Halfway has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Queenborough and Halfway Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Queenborough and Halfway has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 14.66 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Queenborough and Halfway crimes were 1,003. The crime rate of Queenborough and Halfway in 2024 was 191.02 (year) or 15.92 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queenborough and Halfway were around 999 crimes with yearly crime rate of 190.26 (year) or 15.86 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queenborough and Halfway)CrimesRank (Queenborough and Halfway)CrimesRank (Queenborough and Halfway)
Sheerness255 13,076 12,788 1
Roman161 31,972 22,198 2
Sheppey East161 21,457 3888 5
Milton Regis76 7841 6910 4
Murston91 4866 5885 6
Abbey77 5795 8876 7
Sheppey Central74 8809 7600 10
Chalkwell61 10726 9845 8
Homewood49 14677 10668 9
Watling62 9563 11532 12
Teynham and Lynsted48 15474 15558 11
St Ann's54 11369 20326 21
Minster Cliffs48 16561 12439 13
Borden and Grove Park53 12522 14417 15
The Meads36 21547 13351 17
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch51 13460 16421 14
Kemsley46 17447 17391 16
Woodstock19 23298 21340 18
Priory45 18388 18306 22
Boughton and Courtenay42 20385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow44 19266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs12 24137 24134 24

Queenborough and Halfway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202524
May 202530
April 202540
March 202525
February 202532
January 202528
December 202423
November 202438
October 202430
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 20256
April 202514
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
September 20241

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202520
May 202525
April 202513
March 202514
February 20258
January 202510
December 202420
November 202416
October 20247
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Queenborough and Halfway in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Queenborough and Halfway postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Second Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rosemary Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Harold Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Manor Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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