Dormers Wells vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Dormers Wells Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Dormers Wells vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Dormers Wells
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,141 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      20.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.8% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dormers Wells
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,141
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,787
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dormers Wells
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      2,103 ↑10%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,753 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      409 ↓17%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      521 ↓8%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      207 ↓5%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      339 ↑23%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      339 ↑74%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      377 ↑5%
      0
      Robbery
      205 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      415 ↑23%
      0
      Theft from Person
      328 ↓9%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑52%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      68 ↓9%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dormers Wells safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dormers Wells has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,141 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 Dormers Wells vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dormers Wells shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — 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 Dormers Wells and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Dormers Wells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,103 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 Dormers Wells and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dormers Wells recorded 1,753 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 Dormers Wells vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Dormers Wells totalled 2,103 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 Dormers Wells and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dormers Wells recorded 6,787 crimes (now 7,141, a change of +5.2%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dormers Wells 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. Dormers Wells has a resolution rate of 20.7% 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 Dormers Wells and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dormers Wells 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 Dormers Wells 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 Dormers Wells or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dormers Wells 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.