Total Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barton Hill Drive area has the lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barton Hill Drive (ME12 3LY) in the last 12 months was 11.7 per 1,000 residents and was 89.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barton Hill Drive (ME12 3LY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wain Court, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Willis Court (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Queenborough and Halfway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wain Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Poppy Crescent | Under investigation |
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