Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Kentwood and Tilehurst Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police

      Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kentwood and Tilehurst
      Thames Valley Police
      1,971 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      28.4% 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,971
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,568
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.7%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
      Violent Crime
      695 ↑39%
      18 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      188 ↓12%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      124 ↑55%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↓13%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      57 ↑2%
      8 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↑7%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      47 ↑81%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      131 ↑51%
      0
      Robbery
      33 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      410 ↑34%
      0
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓8%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑46%
      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 Kentwood and Tilehurst safer than Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,971 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      In Kentwood and Tilehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (695 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 188 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Violent crime in Kentwood and Tilehurst totalled 695 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 1,568 crimes (now 1,971, 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst 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. Kentwood and Tilehurst has a resolution rate of 28.4% 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst and Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst falls within the Thames Valley 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst or Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kentwood and Tilehurst 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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