Crime in Halfway Houses: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Halfway Houses in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Halfway Houses at a glance
- Crime trends in Halfway Houses
- Types of crime in Halfway Houses
- Halfway Houses compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Halfway Houses
- Streets with the most crime in Halfway Houses
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halfway Houses
- Population and deprivation in Halfway Houses
- Questions about crime in Halfway Houses
- About this data
295 crimes were recorded in Halfway Houses in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 109 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Halfway Houses has the 1,000th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Halfway Houses | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 295 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,093 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Halfway Houses was highest in the year to July 2020 (325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (219). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 295 | 57.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 295 | 57.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 219 | 43.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 225 | 44.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 301 | 59.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 318 | 62.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 325 | 63.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 295 | 57.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 269 | 52.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halfway Houses 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+48%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 21.4 | 0.63 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 10.0 | 0.65 | +50% |
| Other theft | 32 | 6.3 | 0.98 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 6.1 | 0.90 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.7 | 0.56 | -12% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.4 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -10% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Halfway Houses
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halfway Houses recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Halfway Houses
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halfway Houses recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Halfway Houses
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halfway Houses recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Halfway Houses
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halfway Houses recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Halfway Houses
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halfway Houses recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Halfway Houses
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halfway Houses recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Halfway Houses
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halfway Houses recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Halfway Houses
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halfway Houses recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Halfway Houses
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halfway Houses recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Halfway Houses
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halfway Houses recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Halfway Houses
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halfway Houses recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Halfway Houses
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Halfway Houses recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Halfway Houses
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halfway Houses recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Halfway Houses, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Halfway Houses.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halfway Houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 2,818 | 208.8 | +260% |
| Minster (Swale) | 1,282 | 71.9 | +24% |
| Sittingbourne | 5,611 | 101.5 | +75% |
| Teynham | 411 | 76.8 | +33% |
| Faversham | 2,109 | 93.5 | +61% |
| Hoo St Werburgh | 629 | 61.6 | +6% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 20,967 | 113.2 | +95% |
| Gillingham (Medway) | 11,481 | 99.7 | +72% |
1 areas within Halfway Houses, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Queenborough and Halfway had the highest rate (98.8 per 1,000) and Queenborough and Halfway the lowest (98.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenborough and Halfway | Neighbourhood | 8,782 | 868 | 98.8 |
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 Halfway Houses over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Belmont Road | 16 |
| On or near Ashley Close | 15 |
| On or near The Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Edward Road | 14 |
| On or near Rosemary Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Filer Road | 11 |
| On or near Southdown Road | 11 |
| On or near St Peter'S Close | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halfway Houses 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 | 100 | 33.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Halfway Houses has an estimated population of 5,093. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halfway Houses sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Halfway Houses |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% |
| Social rented homes | 1.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Halfway Houses a safe place to live?
Halfway Houses recorded 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Halfway Houses?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Halfway Houses going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halfway Houses was almost unchanged on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Halfway Houses?
Halfway Houses 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 Halfway Houses. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.