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 May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queenborough and Halfway crime rate of 17.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Queenborough and Halfway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Wykeham Close 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 May 2025 the Queenborough and Halfway has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 17.14 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queenborough and Halfway)CrimesRank (Queenborough and Halfway)CrimesRank (Queenborough and Halfway)
Sheerness250 13,076 12,788 1
Roman160 21,972 22,198 2
Sheppey East111 41,457 3888 5
Milton Regis118 3841 6910 4
Murston89 6866 5885 6
Abbey79 7795 8876 7
Sheppey Central57 10809 7600 10
Chalkwell54 11726 9845 8
Minster Cliffs66 8561 12439 13
Homewood60 9677 10668 9
Teynham and Lynsted47 12474 15558 11
Watling43 15563 11532 12
The Meads36 18547 13351 17
Borden and Grove Park46 13522 14417 15
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch43 14460 16421 14
Kemsley36 17447 17391 16
Priory42 16388 18306 22
Woodstock33 19298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay29 21385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 22266 22332 20
St Ann's31 20369 20326 21
West Downs10 23173 23149 23
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

Queenborough and Halfway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202540
March 202525
February 202532
January 202528
December 202423
November 202438
October 202430
September 202417
August 202420
July 202421
June 202454
May 202433

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202514
February 20258
January 202510
December 202420
November 202416
October 20247
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wykeham Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Thomsett Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
7. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
8. Court Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jubilee Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harold Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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