Crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- Questions about crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,371st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.9 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,731 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow of any year here (240 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 41.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 258 | 45.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 253 | 44.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 326 | 56.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 457 | 79.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 338 | 59.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 428 | 74.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 357 | 62.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 404 | 70.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) and other theft (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 102 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 13.3 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemsley | 478 | 73.2 | +75% |
| The Meads | 359 | 64.1 | +53% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +168% |
| Chalkwell | 522 | 128.8 | +208% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 347 | 57.2 | +36% |
| Homewood | 410 | 70.5 | +68% |
| Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch | 411 | 58.9 | +41% |
| Murston | 825 | 114.0 | +172% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Basser Hill” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Basser Hill | 18 |
| On or near The Street | 17 |
| On or near Sharfleet Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Swale | 11 |
| On or near Sanderling Way | 10 |
| On or near All Saints Close | 8 |
| On or near Lapwing Drive | 8 |
| On or near School Mews | 8 |
| On or near Kingfisher Close | 7 |
| On or near Landrail Road | 7 |
Of the 177 crimes in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow has an estimated population of 5,731 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow a safe place to live?
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow recorded 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,371st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow was down 7% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 258 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
About 5,731 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow?
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.