Birchington North vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Birchington North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Kent Police

      Birchington North vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Birchington North
      Kent Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↑91% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Kent Police
      348 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      47.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchington North
      B Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      170
      348
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      442
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑91%
      ↓21.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchington North
      B Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Violent Crime
      66 ↑40%
      109 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑129%
      81 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      35 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      7 ↑250%
      10 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑400%
      42 ↑14%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      11 ↓39%
      Public Order
      8 ↑167%
      9 ↓36%
      Robbery
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      10 ↓88%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑300%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchington North safer than Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Birchington North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 170 crimes in the last 12 months. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 348 crimes. Birchington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Birchington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow shows -21.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Birchington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (66 incidents). In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Birchington North recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 81. 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 Birchington North vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Violent crime in Birchington North totalled 66 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 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 Birchington North and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchington North recorded 89 crimes (now 170, a change of +91%). Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 442 crimes previously (now 348, -21.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchington North 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. Birchington North has a resolution rate of 30% and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchington North and Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?

      Birchington North falls within the Kent 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 Birchington North 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 Birchington North or Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchington North 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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