Muswell Hill vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Muswell Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Muswell Hill vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Muswell Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,830 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      34.2% 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 Muswell Hill
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,830
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,652
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Muswell Hill
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      873 ↑4%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      943 ↑14%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      311 ↓18%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      741 ↓1%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      291 ↓24%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓9%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      129 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      216 ↑1%
      0
      Robbery
      175 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      566 ↑78%
      0
      Theft from Person
      261 ↓6%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      53 ↑2%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑9%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Muswell Hill safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Muswell Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,830 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 Muswell Hill vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Muswell Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — 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 Muswell Hill and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Muswell Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (943 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 Muswell Hill and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Muswell Hill recorded 943 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 Muswell Hill vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Muswell Hill totalled 873 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 Muswell Hill and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Muswell Hill recorded 4,652 crimes (now 4,830, a change of +3.8%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Muswell Hill 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. Muswell Hill has a resolution rate of 34.2% 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 Muswell Hill and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Muswell Hill 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 Muswell Hill 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 Muswell Hill or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Muswell Hill 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.