Downham Market vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Downham Market Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Downham Market vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Downham Market
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,102 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.6% trend
      0% 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 Downham Market
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,102
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,796
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.6%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham Market
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      457 ↓34%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↓54%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      94 ↓27%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓47%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      50 ↓23%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↓34%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      32 ↓37%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      68 ↓46%
      0
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓42%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓38%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓40%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downham Market safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Downham Market has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,102 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 Downham Market vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Downham Market shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Downham Market and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Downham Market, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (457 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 Downham Market and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Downham Market recorded 138 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 Downham Market vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Downham Market totalled 457 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 Downham Market and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downham Market recorded 1,796 crimes (now 1,102, a change of -38.6%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham Market 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. Downham Market has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Downham Market and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Downham Market falls within the Norfolk Constabulary 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 Downham Market 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 Downham Market or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downham Market 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.