Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,261 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      28.4% 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,261
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,464
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓38.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      674 ↑3%
      18 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      387 ↓2%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      163 ↑8%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      223 ↑10%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      127 ↓6%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓20%
      4 ↓73%
      Drugs
      115 ↓57%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      123 ↑2%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      58 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      192 ↓21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      33 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓19%
      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 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,261 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — 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 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (674 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 387 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown totalled 674 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 2,464 crimes (now 2,261, a change of -8.2%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes previously (now 57, -38.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown has a resolution rate of 28.4% 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 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown 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.