Crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow: statistics, rates and trends
247 crimes were recorded in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow at a glance
- Crime trends in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- Types of crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- Population and deprivation in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- Questions about crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- About this data
247 crimes were recorded in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 79 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has the 3,330th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 247 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.1 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,731 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow was highest in the year to July 2022 (453 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (247). Over the whole period it fell 39%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 247 | 43.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 257 | 44.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 255 | 44.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 330 | 57.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 453 | 79.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 354 | 61.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 424 | 74.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 350 | 61.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 406 | 70.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+20%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 13.8 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +20% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 0.50 | +27% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.9 | 0.29 | +120% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.44 | +125% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +400% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.11 | -83% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemsley | 465 | 71.2 | +65% |
| The Meads | 346 | 61.8 | +43% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +160% |
| Chalkwell | 509 | 125.6 | +191% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 345 | 56.8 | +32% |
| Homewood | 411 | 70.7 | +64% |
| Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch | 408 | 58.5 | +36% |
| Murston | 819 | 113.2 | +163% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Basser Hill | 18 |
| On or near The Street | 16 |
| On or near Sharfleet Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Sanderling Way | 10 |
| On or near Swale | 10 |
| On or near All Saints Close | 9 |
| On or near Lapwing Drive | 9 |
| On or near School Mews | 9 |
| On or near School Lane | 8 |
| On or near Kingfisher Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 28.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 25.9% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has an estimated population of 5,731. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow a safe place to live?
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow was down 4% on the year before: 247 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.