Shortlands and Park Langley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Shortlands and Park Langley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Shortlands and Park Langley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shortlands and Park Langley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,131 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Kent Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.8% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shortlands and Park Langley
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,131
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,029
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shortlands and Park Langley
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      923 ↑3%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      634 ↑7%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      275 ↓17%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      292 ↓18%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      138 ↓10%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↑23%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      282 ↑107%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      308 ↑6%
      0
      Robbery
      121 ↑16%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      658 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      176 ↓32%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↑371%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑21%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shortlands and Park Langley safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Shortlands and Park Langley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,131 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 Shortlands and Park Langley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Shortlands and Park Langley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — 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 Shortlands and Park Langley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Shortlands and Park Langley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (923 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 Shortlands and Park Langley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 634 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 Shortlands and Park Langley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Shortlands and Park Langley totalled 923 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 Shortlands and Park Langley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 4,029 crimes (now 4,131, a change of +2.5%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shortlands and Park Langley 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. Shortlands and Park Langley has a resolution rate of 27.3% 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 Shortlands and Park Langley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Shortlands and Park Langley 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 Shortlands and Park Langley 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 Shortlands and Park Langley or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shortlands and Park Langley 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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