Pakefield and Whitton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Pakefield and Whitton Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Pakefield and Whitton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Pakefield and Whitton
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,214 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      26.2% 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 Pakefield and Whitton
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,214
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      966
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.7%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pakefield and Whitton
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      548 ↑25%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      156 ↑23%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑0%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      62 ↑100%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      45 ↓4%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↑30%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      22 ↑5%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      64 ↑19%
      0
      Robbery
      7
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑105%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑167%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓6%
      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 Pakefield and Whitton safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Pakefield and Whitton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,214 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 Pakefield and Whitton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Pakefield and Whitton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — 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 Pakefield and Whitton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Pakefield and Whitton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (548 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 Pakefield and Whitton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Pakefield and Whitton recorded 156 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 Pakefield and Whitton vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Pakefield and Whitton totalled 548 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 Pakefield and Whitton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pakefield and Whitton recorded 966 crimes (now 1,214, a change of +25.7%). Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown recorded 78 crimes previously (now 61, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pakefield and Whitton 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. Pakefield and Whitton has a resolution rate of 26.2% 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 Pakefield and Whitton and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Pakefield and Whitton falls within the Suffolk 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 Pakefield and Whitton 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 Pakefield and Whitton or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pakefield and Whitton 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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