Wickham and Whiteley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Wickham and Whiteley Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Wickham and Whiteley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Wickham and Whiteley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      579 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      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 Wickham and Whiteley
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      579
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      731
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wickham and Whiteley
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      276 ↓2%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓23%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓32%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓46%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      20 ↓50%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓50%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      4 ↓69%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      47 ↓22%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓41%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 32/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wickham and Whiteley safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Wickham and Whiteley has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 579 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 Wickham and Whiteley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Wickham and Whiteley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — 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 Wickham and Whiteley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Wickham and Whiteley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (276 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 Wickham and Whiteley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Wickham and Whiteley recorded 61 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 Wickham and Whiteley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Wickham and Whiteley totalled 276 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 Wickham and Whiteley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wickham and Whiteley recorded 731 crimes (now 579, a change of -20.8%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wickham and Whiteley 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. Wickham and Whiteley has a resolution rate of 22.2% 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 Wickham and Whiteley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Wickham and Whiteley 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 Wickham and Whiteley 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 Wickham and Whiteley or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wickham and Whiteley 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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