Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown vs Darwin

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    93/100
    Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown vs Darwin Results

      A
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      57 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.7% trend
      80% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      93/100 Very Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      57
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.7%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      80%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      18 ↓33%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↑75%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓9%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓25%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓73%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Public Order
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 86/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown safer than Darwin?

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 57 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 75 crimes. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown vs Darwin?

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darwin shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Darwin?

      In Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (18 incidents). In Darwin, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Darwin?

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darwin recorded 17. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown totalled 18 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Darwin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes (now 57, a change of -38.7%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Darwin?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has a resolution rate of 80% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Darwin?

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown falls within the Kent Police boundary. Darwin is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Darwin?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Darwin. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.