Kenton East vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kenton East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Kenton East vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kenton East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,898 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      24.8% 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 Kenton East
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,898
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,291
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.2%
      ↓38.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kenton East
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      1,032 ↑12%
      18 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      841 ↓23%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      265 ↓15%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      365 ↓15%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      288 ↑38%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      189 ↑15%
      4 ↓73%
      Drugs
      119 ↓4%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      170 ↑1%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      109 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      267 ↓53%
      0
      Theft from Person
      168 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑6%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      50 ↑11%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kenton East safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kenton East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,898 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 Kenton East vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kenton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.2% — 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 Kenton East and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Kenton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,032 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 Kenton East and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kenton East recorded 841 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 Kenton East vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Kenton East totalled 1,032 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 Kenton East and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenton East recorded 4,291 crimes (now 3,898, a change of -9.2%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes previously (now 57, -38.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenton East 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. Kenton East has a resolution rate of 24.8% 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 Kenton East and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kenton East 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 Kenton East 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 Kenton East or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kenton East 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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