Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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
      79/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Kent Police
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.2% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      15 crimes / 12m
      ↑50% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      310
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      432
      10
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.2%
      ↑50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      97 ↓28%
      7 ↑133%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑35%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓12%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓30%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      9 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      1 ↓50%
      Drugs
      7 ↓70%
      0
      Public Order
      8 ↓50%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓93%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓23%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 310 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 15 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +50% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 7. 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 432 crimes (now 310, a change of -28.2%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 10 crimes previously (now 15, +50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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 41.7% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow falls within the Kent Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

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

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