Northfleet & Springhead vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Northfleet & Springhead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Northfleet & Springhead vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Northfleet & Springhead
      Kent Police
      1,642 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓44% trend
      80% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,642
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,773
      100
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↓44%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      642 ↓8%
      17 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      230 ↑14%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      123 ↑0%
      9 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓32%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      38 ↓14%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      226 ↑3%
      5 ↓71%
      Drugs
      89 ↓39%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      99 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      9 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑55%
      0
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑62%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓28%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northfleet & Springhead safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Northfleet & Springhead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,642 crimes in the last 12 months. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northfleet & Springhead vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Northfleet & Springhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown shows -44% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Northfleet & Springhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (642 incidents). In Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northfleet & Springhead and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Northfleet & Springhead recorded 230 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 Northfleet & Springhead vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Northfleet & Springhead totalled 642 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northfleet & Springhead recorded 1,773 crimes (now 1,642, a change of -7.4%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 100 crimes previously (now 56, -44%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northfleet & Springhead 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. Northfleet & Springhead has a resolution rate of 32.9% 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 Northfleet & Springhead and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Northfleet & Springhead 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 Northfleet & Springhead 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 Northfleet & Springhead or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northfleet & Springhead 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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