Aylesford South & Ditton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Aylesford South & Ditton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Aylesford South & Ditton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford South & Ditton
      Kent Police
      890 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      31.1% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      890
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      847
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      308 ↑1%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      218 ↑27%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      71 ↑13%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓17%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      18 ↓25%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑16%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      22 ↑16%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      28 ↓32%
      0
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑13%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓36%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford South & Ditton safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Aylesford South & Ditton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 890 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 Aylesford South & Ditton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Aylesford South & Ditton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Aylesford South & Ditton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Aylesford South & Ditton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (308 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 Aylesford South & Ditton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 218 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 Aylesford South & Ditton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Aylesford South & Ditton totalled 308 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 Aylesford South & Ditton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 847 crimes (now 890, a change of +5.1%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford South & Ditton 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. Aylesford South & Ditton has a resolution rate of 31.1% 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 Aylesford South & Ditton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Aylesford South & Ditton 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 Aylesford South & Ditton 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 Aylesford South & Ditton or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylesford South & Ditton 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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