Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Joyden's Wood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Joyden's Wood Kent Police

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Joyden's Wood Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      Kent Police
      348 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Joyden's Wood
      Kent Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B Joyden's Wood
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      348
      219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      442
      180
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B Joyden's Wood
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓19%
      71 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑21%
      35 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑6%
      7 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓18%
      24 ↓20%
      Burglary
      10 ↓29%
      13 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑14%
      26 ↑18%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      9 ↓36%
      12 ↑100%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓88%
      6 ↑500%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      10 ↓23%
      13 ↑63%
      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 Joyden's Wood?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 348 crimes in the last 12 months. Joyden's Wood has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 219 crimes. Joyden's Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs Joyden's Wood?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Joyden's Wood shows +21.7% (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 Joyden's Wood?

      In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In Joyden's Wood, it is Violent Crime (71 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 Joyden's Wood?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Joyden's Wood recorded 35. 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 Joyden's Wood?

      Violent crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Joyden's Wood. 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 Joyden's Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 442 crimes (now 348, a change of -21.3%). Joyden's Wood recorded 180 crimes previously (now 219, +21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Joyden's Wood?

      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 47.1% and Joyden's Wood has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Joyden's Wood?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow falls within the Kent Police boundary. Joyden's Wood 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 Joyden's Wood?

      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 Joyden's Wood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and Joyden's Wood. 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.