Duston and Sixfields vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Duston and Sixfields Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Duston and Sixfields vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Duston and Sixfields
      Northamptonshire Police
      3,442 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      15.4% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Duston and Sixfields
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,442
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,980
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Duston and Sixfields
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      1,042 ↓26%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      791 ↓1%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      185 ↓6%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      202 ↑33%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      182 ↓25%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↓32%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      83 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      210 ↑1%
      0
      Robbery
      63 ↑70%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      361 ↑2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓21%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      52 ↓32%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Duston and Sixfields safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Duston and Sixfields has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,442 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 Duston and Sixfields vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Duston and Sixfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — 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 Duston and Sixfields and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Duston and Sixfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,042 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 Duston and Sixfields and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Duston and Sixfields recorded 791 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 Duston and Sixfields vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Duston and Sixfields totalled 1,042 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 Duston and Sixfields and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Duston and Sixfields recorded 3,980 crimes (now 3,442, a change of -13.5%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Duston and Sixfields 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. Duston and Sixfields has a resolution rate of 15.4% 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 Duston and Sixfields and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Duston and Sixfields 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 Duston and Sixfields 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 Duston and Sixfields or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Duston and Sixfields 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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