North Walsham vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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

      North Walsham vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Walsham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.9% trend
      0% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Walsham
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      870
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,190
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.9%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Walsham
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      435 ↓28%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↓41%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓14%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑44%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      22 ↓8%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓38%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      16 ↓11%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      61 ↓42%
      0
      Robbery
      6 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↑32%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑0%
      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 North Walsham safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      North Walsham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 870 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 North Walsham vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      North Walsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.9% — 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 North Walsham and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In North Walsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 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 North Walsham and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      North Walsham recorded 102 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 North Walsham vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in North Walsham totalled 435 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 North Walsham and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Walsham recorded 1,190 crimes (now 870, a change of -26.9%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Walsham 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. North Walsham 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 North Walsham and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Walsham 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.