Chelmsford South vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Chelmsford South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelmsford South vs Darwin Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Chelmsford South
      Essex Police
      2,568 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelmsford South
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,568
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,017
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.9%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelmsford South
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      1,079 ↓12%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      229 ↑3%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      217 ↓24%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      189 ↓34%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      158 ↓13%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      196 ↓23%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      108 ↑9%
      1
      Public Order
      156 ↓21%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      8 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      109 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓7%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑86%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓20%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelmsford South safer than Darwin?

      Chelmsford South has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,568 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 75 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelmsford South vs Darwin?

      Chelmsford South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darwin shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelmsford South and Darwin?

      In Chelmsford South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,079 incidents). In Darwin, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelmsford South and Darwin?

      Chelmsford South recorded 229 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darwin recorded 17. 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 Chelmsford South vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Chelmsford South totalled 1,079 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Darwin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelmsford South and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelmsford South recorded 3,017 crimes (now 2,568, a change of -14.9%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelmsford South and Darwin?

      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. Chelmsford South has a resolution rate of 100% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelmsford South and Darwin?

      Chelmsford South falls within the Essex Police boundary. Darwin is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chelmsford South and Darwin?

      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 Chelmsford South or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelmsford South and Darwin. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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