West Finchley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Finchley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      West Finchley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Finchley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,060 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      21% 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 West Finchley
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,060
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,957
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Finchley
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      1,165 ↑20%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,359 ↑18%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      334 ↓10%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      561 ↓10%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      248 ↓16%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↓21%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      296 ↑15%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      271 ↓1%
      0
      Robbery
      112 ↑19%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      277 ↓22%
      0
      Theft from Person
      130 ↓35%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓35%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑92%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      45 ↓8%
      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 West Finchley safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,060 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 West Finchley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      West Finchley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — 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 West Finchley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In West Finchley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,359 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 West Finchley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      West Finchley recorded 1,359 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 West Finchley vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in West Finchley totalled 1,165 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 West Finchley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Finchley recorded 4,957 crimes (now 5,060, a change of +2.1%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Finchley 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. West Finchley has a resolution rate of 21% 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 West Finchley and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      West Finchley 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 West Finchley 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 West Finchley or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Finchley 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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