Dallington Spencer vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Dallington Spencer Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Dallington Spencer vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Dallington Spencer
      Northamptonshire Police
      2,225 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.5% trend
      17.6% 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 Dallington Spencer
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,225
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,846
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.5%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dallington Spencer
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      750 ↑3%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      549 ↑50%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      129 ↑30%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      130 ↑88%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      109 ↑70%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↑4%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      51 ↓51%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      120 ↑26%
      0
      Robbery
      41 ↑64%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      109 ↑65%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓15%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dallington Spencer safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dallington Spencer has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,225 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 Dallington Spencer vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dallington Spencer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.5% — 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 Dallington Spencer and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Dallington Spencer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (750 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 Dallington Spencer and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dallington Spencer recorded 549 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 Dallington Spencer vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Dallington Spencer totalled 750 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 Dallington Spencer and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dallington Spencer recorded 1,846 crimes (now 2,225, a change of +20.5%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dallington Spencer 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. Dallington Spencer has a resolution rate of 17.6% 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 Dallington Spencer and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Dallington Spencer falls within the Northamptonshire Police 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 Dallington Spencer 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 Dallington Spencer or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dallington Spencer 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.