Total Crime Rate
120.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Path area has the 18th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow , and the 107th 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 Church Path (ME9 7PN) in the last 12 months was 120.8 per 1,000 residents and was 86.9% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Path (ME9 7PN), the main crime hotspot is near Crouch Hill Court. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 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 | Anti-social behaviour | School Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westmoreland Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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