Total Crime Rate
27.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barton Hill Drive area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway , and the 78th 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 3NE) in the last 12 months was 27.8 per 1,000 residents and was 75.5% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barton Hill Drive (ME12 3NE), the main crime hotspot is near Minster Road. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 19 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 | Minster Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Minster Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Parish Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nautilus Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Magpie Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clover Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parish Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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