Hadleigh vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Hadleigh Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Kent Police

      Hadleigh vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hadleigh
      Essex Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Kent Police
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.2% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hadleigh
      B Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      679
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      838
      432
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19%
      ↓28.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      41.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hadleigh
      B Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Violent Crime
      309 ↓1%
      97 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↓3%
      77 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓28%
      29 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓38%
      16 ↓30%
      Burglary
      32 ↑28%
      9 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↓1%
      39 ↑11%
      Drugs
      28 ↑8%
      7 ↓70%
      Public Order
      34 ↓32%
      8 ↓50%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓67%
      5 ↓93%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hadleigh safer than Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Hadleigh has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 679 crimes in the last 12 months. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 310 crimes. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hadleigh vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Hadleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow shows -28.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hadleigh and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      In Hadleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (309 incidents). In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hadleigh and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Hadleigh recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 77. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hadleigh vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Violent crime in Hadleigh totalled 309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hadleigh and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hadleigh recorded 838 crimes (now 679, a change of -19%). Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 432 crimes previously (now 310, -28.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hadleigh and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hadleigh has a resolution rate of 21.8% and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has 41.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hadleigh and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Hadleigh falls within the Essex Police boundary. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hadleigh and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hadleigh or Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hadleigh and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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