Bushey and Radlett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Bushey and Radlett Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Bushey and Radlett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Bushey and Radlett
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,174 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      57 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.7% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bushey and Radlett
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,174
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,788
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22%
      ↓38.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.2%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bushey and Radlett
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      712 ↓17%
      18 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      448 ↓22%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      174 ↓50%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓29%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      133 ↑6%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓38%
      4 ↓73%
      Drugs
      100 ↑35%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      114 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      24 ↑41%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑7%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bushey and Radlett safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Bushey and Radlett has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,174 crimes in the last 12 months. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 57 crimes. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bushey and Radlett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Bushey and Radlett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown shows -38.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bushey and Radlett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (712 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 Bushey and Radlett and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Bushey and Radlett recorded 448 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 Bushey and Radlett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Bushey and Radlett totalled 712 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 Bushey and Radlett and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bushey and Radlett recorded 2,788 crimes (now 2,174, a change of -22%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes previously (now 57, -38.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bushey and Radlett 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. Bushey and Radlett has a resolution rate of 17.2% 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 Bushey and Radlett and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Bushey and Radlett falls within the Hertfordshire 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 Bushey and Radlett 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 Bushey and Radlett or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bushey and Radlett 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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