Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alefe Way area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow , and the 66th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alefe Way (ME9 8TX) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alefe Way (ME9 8TX), the main crime hotspot is near Chalkhill Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 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 | Other crime | Grovehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Grovehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | White Satin Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coleshall Gate | Under investigation |
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