Purley and Woodcote vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Purley and Woodcote Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Purley and Woodcote vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Purley and Woodcote
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,069 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.6% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Purley and Woodcote
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,069
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,991
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↓38.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Purley and Woodcote
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      650 ↑12%
      18 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      384 ↑2%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      149 ↓3%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      200 ↓1%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      131 ↓7%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑1%
      4 ↓73%
      Drugs
      97 ↓11%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      118 ↑5%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      44 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑37%
      0
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓23%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Purley and Woodcote safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Purley and Woodcote has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,069 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 Purley and Woodcote vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Purley and Woodcote shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — 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 Purley and Woodcote and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Purley and Woodcote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (650 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 Purley and Woodcote and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Purley and Woodcote recorded 384 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 Purley and Woodcote vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Purley and Woodcote totalled 650 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 Purley and Woodcote and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purley and Woodcote recorded 1,991 crimes (now 2,069, a change of +3.9%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes previously (now 57, -38.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purley and Woodcote 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. Purley and Woodcote has a resolution rate of 22.6% 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 Purley and Woodcote and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Purley and Woodcote 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 Purley and Woodcote 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 Purley and Woodcote or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purley and Woodcote 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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