Total Crime Rate
49.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barton Hill Drive area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barton Hill Drive (ME12 3ND) in the last 12 months was 49.0 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barton Hill Drive (ME12 3ND), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 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 | Clover Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wain Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Poppy Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Turmine Court | Under investigation |
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