Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Boxley Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Boxley Downs Kent Police

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Boxley Downs Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Kent Police
      294 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.1% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Boxley Downs
      Kent Police
      322 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B Boxley Downs
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      294
      322
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      403
      583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.1%
      ↓44.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B Boxley Downs
      Violent Crime
      89 ↓29%
      92 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑41%
      55 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓13%
      47 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓39%
      38 ↓42%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      19 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓5%
      34 ↓37%
      Drugs
      6 ↓70%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      7 ↓50%
      13 ↓41%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓92%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓23%
      6 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Boxley Downs is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 66/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow safer than Boxley Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 294 crimes in the last 12 months. Boxley Downs has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 322 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

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

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Boxley Downs shows -44.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Boxley Downs, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boxley Downs recorded 55. 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 Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Boxley Downs?

      Violent crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Boxley Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 403 crimes (now 294, a change of -27.1%). Boxley Downs recorded 583 crimes previously (now 322, -44.8%).

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

      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. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a resolution rate of 20% and Boxley Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Boxley Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow falls within the Kent Police boundary. Boxley Downs 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 Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Boxley Downs?

      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 Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow or Boxley Downs on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.