Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs St John's

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
      26/100
      St John's Kent Police

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs St John's 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
      26/100
      Below Average
      St John's
      Kent Police
      634 crimes / 12m
      ↑155.7% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B St John's
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      348
      634
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      442
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↑155.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B St John's
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓19%
      212 ↑110%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑21%
      117 ↑550%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑6%
      46 ↑156%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓18%
      17 ↓6%
      Burglary
      10 ↓29%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑14%
      57 ↑111%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      22 ↑47%
      Public Order
      9 ↓36%
      30 ↑173%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      5
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓88%
      81 ↑238%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓23%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow safer than St John's?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 348 crimes in the last 12 months. St John's has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 634 crimes. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. St John's shows +155.7% (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 St John's?

      In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In St John's, it is Violent Crime (212 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 St John's?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St John's recorded 117. 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 St John's?

      Violent crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 212 in St John's. 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 St John's 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%). St John's recorded 248 crimes previously (now 634, +155.7%).

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

      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 St John's has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and St John's?

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

      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 St John's on a crime map?

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