West Meon and Hambledon vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      West Meon and Hambledon vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      119 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.8% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      119
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      254
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.2%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      52 ↓2%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓37%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓79%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓80%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      5 ↓74%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓35%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      4 ↓43%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      7 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 80/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Meon and Hambledon safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 119 crimes in the last 12 months. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 61 crimes. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Meon and Hambledon vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      West Meon and Hambledon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown shows -21.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West Meon and Hambledon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (52 incidents). In Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West Meon and Hambledon recorded 12 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 West Meon and Hambledon vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in West Meon and Hambledon totalled 52 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Meon and Hambledon recorded 254 crimes (now 119, a change of -53.2%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Meon and Hambledon 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. West Meon and Hambledon has a resolution rate of 25% and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Meon and Hambledon and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      West Meon and Hambledon falls within the Hampshire Constabulary 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 West Meon and Hambledon 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 West Meon and Hambledon or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Meon and Hambledon 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.

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