Minster Cliffs vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Minster Cliffs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Minster Cliffs vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Minster Cliffs
      Kent Police
      506 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.5% trend
      42.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓44% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Minster Cliffs
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      506
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      446
      100
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.5%
      ↓44%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.4%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Minster Cliffs
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      185 ↓1%
      17 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↑52%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑24%
      9 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓44%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑40%
      5 ↓71%
      Drugs
      15 ↑88%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      18 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑71%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 39/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Minster Cliffs safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Minster Cliffs has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 506 crimes in the last 12 months. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Minster Cliffs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown shows -44% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Minster Cliffs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Minster Cliffs recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 7. 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 Minster Cliffs vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Minster Cliffs totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Minster Cliffs recorded 446 crimes (now 506, a change of +13.5%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 100 crimes previously (now 56, -44%).

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

      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. Minster Cliffs has a resolution rate of 42.4% and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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

      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 Minster Cliffs or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Minster Cliffs and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown. 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.