Total Crime Rate
94.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harebell Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway , and the 148th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Harebell Close (ME12 3ER) in the last 12 months was 94.5 per 1,000 residents and was 16.7% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average (113.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 59.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harebell Close (ME12 3ER), the main crime hotspot is near Orchid Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Queenborough and Halfway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brambles Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brambles Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Poppy Crescent | Under investigation |
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