Crime in Queenborough and Halfway: statistics, rates and trends
868 crimes were recorded in Queenborough and Halfway in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Queenborough and Halfway
- Questions about crime in Queenborough and Halfway
- About this data
868 crimes were recorded in Queenborough and Halfway in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 289 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queenborough and Halfway has the 1,265th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Queenborough and Halfway | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 868 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,782 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Queenborough and Halfway was highest in the year to July 2021 (973 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (823). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 868 | 98.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 941 | 107.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 938 | 106.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 960 | 109.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 898 | 102.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 973 | 110.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 946 | 107.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 823 | 93.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 849 | 96.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queenborough and Halfway over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+42%) and vehicle crime (+26%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-49%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 32.9 | 0.96 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 9.9 | 1.20 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 9.6 | 1.41 | +6% |
| Other theft | 65 | 7.4 | 1.16 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 6.0 | 1.23 | +26% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +21% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -18% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.7 | 1.29 | -11% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -18% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.69 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.47 | -69% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Queenborough and Halfway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Queenborough and Halfway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Queenborough and Halfway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Queenborough and Halfway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Queenborough and Halfway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Queenborough and Halfway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Queenborough and Halfway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Queenborough and Halfway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Queenborough and Halfway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Queenborough and Halfway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Queenborough and Halfway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Queenborough and Halfway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Queenborough and Halfway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Queenborough and Halfway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Queenborough and Halfway recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Queenborough and Halfway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queenborough and Halfway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queenborough and Halfway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 2,818 | 208.8 | +111% |
| Sheppey Central | 731 | 77.3 | -22% |
| Minster Cliffs | 551 | 65.7 | -33% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 247 | 43.1 | -56% |
| Kemsley | 465 | 71.2 | -28% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +14% |
| The Meads | 346 | 61.8 | -37% |
| Sheppey East | 1,224 | 161.1 | +63% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Queenborough and Halfway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Eastern Avenue | 71 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Thomsett Way | 29 |
| On or near Well Road | 29 |
| On or near Ferry View | 20 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Railway Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Barler Place | 16 |
| On or near Belmont Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queenborough and Halfway over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 258 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 166 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Queenborough and Halfway has an estimated population of 8,782. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queenborough and Halfway sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Queenborough and Halfway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
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 July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Queenborough and Halfway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
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 July 2026 against 941 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Queenborough and Halfway?
Queenborough and Halfway is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Queenborough and Halfway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.