Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs West 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
      77/100
      West Downs Kent Police

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs West 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
      77/100
      Safe
      West Downs
      Kent Police
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B West Downs
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      310
      163
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      432
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.2%
      ↓17.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
      B West Downs
      Violent Crime
      97 ↓28%
      51 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑35%
      25 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓12%
      16 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓30%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      9 ↓36%
      4 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      11 ↓35%
      Drugs
      7 ↓70%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      8 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓93%
      26
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓23%
      8 ↑14%
      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 West Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 310 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 163 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow vs West 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. West Downs shows -17.7% (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 West Downs?

      In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (51 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 West Downs?

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Downs recorded 25. 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 West Downs?

      Violent crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in West 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 West 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%). West Downs recorded 198 crimes previously (now 163, -17.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and West 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 West Downs has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow falls within the Kent Police boundary. West 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 West 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 West Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and West 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.