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 March 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queenborough and Halfway crime rate of 13.90 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Queenborough and Halfway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Queenborough and Halfway has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 13.90 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)
Sheerness224 13,076 12,788 1
Roman162 21,972 22,198 2
Sheppey East117 31,457 3888 5
Milton Regis69 7841 6910 4
Murston74 4866 5885 6
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Priory64 9388 18306 22
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
Watling41 15563 11532 12
The Meads33 19547 13351 17
St Ann's56 13369 20326 21
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch44 14460 16421 14
Borden and Grove Park41 16522 14417 15
Kemsley37 18447 17391 16
Woodstock25 20298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay18 23385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Queenborough and Halfway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202411
April 202424

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202532
January 202528
December 202423
November 202438
October 202430
September 202417
August 202420
July 202421
June 202454
May 202433
April 202432

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202510
December 202420
November 202416
October 20247
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202414
May 202413
April 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Queenborough and Halfway in March 2025

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

1. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Raleigh Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stanley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Rosemary Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harold Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Alsager Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Swale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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