Royal Albert vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Royal Albert Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Royal Albert vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Royal Albert
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,023 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.2% trend
      26.2% 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 Royal Albert
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,023
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,613
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.2%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Royal Albert
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      1,903 ↑14%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,271 ↓4%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      536 ↓3%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      576 ↑11%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      277 ↑33%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑0%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      406 ↓31%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      436 ↑17%
      0
      Robbery
      241 ↑16%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      501 ↑39%
      0
      Theft from Person
      304 ↑18%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      61 ↓5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↓7%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      173 ↑14%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Royal Albert safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Royal Albert has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,023 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 Royal Albert vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Royal Albert shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.2% — 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 Royal Albert and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Royal Albert, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,903 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 Royal Albert and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Royal Albert recorded 1,271 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 Royal Albert vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Royal Albert totalled 1,903 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 Royal Albert and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Royal Albert recorded 6,613 crimes (now 7,023, a change of +6.2%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Royal Albert 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. Royal Albert has a resolution rate of 26.2% 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 Royal Albert and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Royal Albert 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 Royal Albert 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 Royal Albert or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Royal Albert 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.