Whetstone vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Whetstone Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Whetstone vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whetstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      37.6% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whetstone
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,020
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,037
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓38.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.6%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whetstone
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      698 ↑13%
      18 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      643 ↑5%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      215 ↓12%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      435 ↓1%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      231 ↑12%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      175 ↑25%
      4 ↓73%
      Drugs
      129 ↑61%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      133 ↑5%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      45 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      191 ↓49%
      0
      Theft from Person
      73 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓21%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓3%
      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 Whetstone safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Whetstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,020 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 Whetstone vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Whetstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — 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 Whetstone and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Whetstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (698 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 Whetstone and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Whetstone recorded 643 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 Whetstone vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Whetstone totalled 698 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 Whetstone and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whetstone recorded 3,037 crimes (now 3,020, a change of -0.6%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 93 crimes previously (now 57, -38.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whetstone 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. Whetstone has a resolution rate of 37.6% 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 Whetstone and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whetstone 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.