Total Crime Rate
77.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sonora Way area has the 34th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow , and the 198th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sonora Way (ME10 5NA) in the last 12 months was 77.6 per 1,000 residents and was 20.0% higher than the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average (64.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 52.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sonora Way (ME10 5NA), the main crime hotspot is near Spinel Close. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quinton Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quinton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ruby Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Olivine Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Meads Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spinel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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