Crime in Queenborough and Halfway: statistics, rates and trends
868 crimes were recorded in Queenborough and Halfway in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Queenborough and Halfway at a glance
- Crime trends in Queenborough and Halfway
- Types of crime in Queenborough and Halfway
- Queenborough and Halfway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queenborough and Halfway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queenborough and Halfway
- Demographics of Queenborough and Halfway
- Questions about crime in Queenborough and Halfway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (288), anti-social behaviour (173) and shoplifting (88) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,267th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Queenborough and Halfway | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 868 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.8 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,782 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Queenborough and Halfway peaked in the year to August 2021 (966 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (782). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 868 | 98.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 942 | 107.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 927 | 105.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 955 | 108.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 901 | 102.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 966 | 110.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 946 | 107.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 782 | 89.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 901 | 102.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
Compared with England and Wales, Queenborough and Halfway recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (37% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate), and notably less public order (32% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 115 to 173 and vehicle crime rose from 40 to 53, while shoplifting fell from 163 to 88 and burglary fell from 37 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 32.8 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 19.7 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 10.0 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 67 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queenborough and Halfway; the highest is Sheerness, Swale (211.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow (41.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queenborough and Halfway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 2,847 | 211.0 | +113% |
| Sheppey Central | 717 | 75.8 | -23% |
| Minster Cliffs | 542 | 64.7 | -35% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 240 | 41.9 | -58% |
| Kemsley | 478 | 73.2 | -26% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +14% |
| The Meads | 359 | 64.1 | -35% |
| Sheppey East | 1,166 | 153.5 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Queenborough and Halfway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 101 |
| On or near Eastern Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Well Road | 27 |
| On or near Thomsett Way | 25 |
| On or near Ferry View | 22 |
| On or near Manor Close | 19 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 19 |
| On or near First Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Railway Terrace | 18 |
Of the 695 crimes in Queenborough and Halfway with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Queenborough and Halfway has an estimated population of 8,782 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queenborough and Halfway average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Queenborough and Halfway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Queenborough and Halfway a safe place to live?
Queenborough and Halfway recorded 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,267th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Queenborough and Halfway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Queenborough and Halfway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queenborough and Halfway was down 8% on the year before: 868 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 942 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queenborough and Halfway?
About 8,782 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queenborough and Halfway?
Queenborough and Halfway is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.