Chessington South and Malden Rushett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Chessington South and Malden Rushett Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Chessington South and Malden Rushett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      Metropolitan Police Service
      552 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.1% trend
      19% 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      552
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      621
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.1%
      ↓38.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      170 ↓4%
      18 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↓7%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      54 ↑32%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓51%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      19 ↓17%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓39%
      4 ↓73%
      Drugs
      22 ↑47%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      28 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓40%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑17%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 42/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chessington South and Malden Rushett safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Chessington South and Malden Rushett has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 552 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Chessington South and Malden Rushett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.1% — 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Chessington South and Malden Rushett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Chessington South and Malden Rushett recorded 162 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Chessington South and Malden Rushett totalled 170 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chessington South and Malden Rushett recorded 621 crimes (now 552, a change of -11.1%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes previously (now 57, -38.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chessington South and Malden Rushett 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. Chessington South and Malden Rushett has a resolution rate of 19% 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Chessington South and Malden Rushett falls within the Metropolitan Police Service 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett 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 Chessington South and Malden Rushett or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chessington South and Malden Rushett 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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