Southend Central vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southend Central vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southend Central safer than Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Southend Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,527 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 Southend Central vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Southend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Southend Central and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
In Southend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,962 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 Southend Central and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Southend Central recorded 1,042 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 Southend Central vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Violent crime in Southend Central totalled 3,962 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 Southend Central and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southend Central recorded 8,999 crimes (now 9,527, a change of +5.9%). Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 432 crimes previously (now 310, -28.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southend Central 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. Southend Central has a resolution rate of 33.8% 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 Southend Central and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Southend Central 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 Southend Central 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 Southend Central or Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southend Central 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.