Colindale North vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Colindale North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Colindale North vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Colindale North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,824 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Colindale North
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,824
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,671
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓38.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.1%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colindale North
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      1,802 ↑9%
      18 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,647 ↑3%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      408 ↓17%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      456 ↓9%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      335 ↓8%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      402 ↑14%
      4 ↓73%
      Drugs
      402 ↑29%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      395 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      178 ↑27%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      448 ↓28%
      0
      Theft from Person
      183 ↑32%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      52 ↑2%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑110%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      72 ↓13%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colindale North safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Colindale North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,824 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 Colindale North vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Colindale North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Colindale North and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Colindale North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,802 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 Colindale North and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Colindale North recorded 1,647 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 Colindale North vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Colindale North totalled 1,802 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 Colindale North and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colindale North recorded 6,671 crimes (now 6,824, a change of +2.3%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes previously (now 57, -38.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colindale North 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. Colindale North has a resolution rate of 25.1% 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 Colindale North and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Colindale North 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 Colindale North 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 Colindale North or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colindale North 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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