Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown vs Swanley White Oak

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
      17/100
      Swanley White Oak Kent Police

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown vs Swanley White Oak 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
      17/100
      High Crime
      Swanley White Oak
      Kent Police
      732 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.5% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      B Swanley White Oak
      Safety Score
      93/100 Very Safe
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      57
      732
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      588
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.7%
      ↑24.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      80%
      40.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      B Swanley White Oak
      Violent Crime
      18 ↓33%
      249 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↑75%
      146 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓9%
      46 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓25%
      49 ↑29%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      10 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓73%
      83 ↑48%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      32 ↑39%
      Public Order
      0 ↓100%
      32 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      0
      45 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 17/100 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 Swanley White Oak?

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 57 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanley White Oak has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 732 crimes. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown vs Swanley White Oak?

      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. Swanley White Oak shows +24.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (18 incidents). In Swanley White Oak, it is Violent Crime (249 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanley White Oak recorded 146. 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 Swanley White Oak?

      Violent crime in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown totalled 18 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 249 in Swanley White Oak. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Swanley White Oak 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%). Swanley White Oak recorded 588 crimes previously (now 732, +24.5%).

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

      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 Swanley White Oak has 40.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Swanley White Oak?

      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swanley White Oak 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 Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Swanley White Oak?

      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 Swanley White Oak on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown and Swanley White Oak. 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.