Ilford Town vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ilford Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Ilford Town vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ilford Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,966 crimes / 12m
      ↑4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓44% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilford Town
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      11,966
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,501
      100
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4%
      ↓44%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilford Town
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      3,351 ↑7%
      17 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,588 ↑8%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      865 ↓20%
      9 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      873 ↓4%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      323 ↓17%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      553 ↑15%
      5 ↓71%
      Drugs
      629 ↑59%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      611 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      338 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      683 ↑9%
      0
      Theft from Person
      874 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      74 ↓38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↓27%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      159 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilford Town safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Ilford Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,966 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 Ilford Town vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Ilford Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Ilford Town and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Ilford Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,351 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 Ilford Town and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Ilford Town recorded 2,588 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 Ilford Town vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Ilford Town totalled 3,351 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 Ilford Town and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ilford Town recorded 11,501 crimes (now 11,966, a change of +4%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 100 crimes previously (now 56, -44%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilford Town 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. Ilford Town has a resolution rate of 36.4% 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 Ilford Town and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Ilford Town 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 Ilford Town 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 Ilford Town or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ilford Town 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.