Basingstoke South vs Darwin

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Basingstoke South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Basingstoke South vs Darwin Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,470 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke South
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,470
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,512
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke South
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      654 ↑6%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      246 ↓6%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓26%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓37%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      40 ↑3%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↓7%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      40 ↓32%
      1
      Public Order
      118 ↓10%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑10%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓15%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke South safer than Darwin?

      Basingstoke South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,470 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 Basingstoke South vs Darwin?

      Basingstoke South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — 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 Basingstoke South and Darwin?

      In Basingstoke South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (654 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 Basingstoke South and Darwin?

      Basingstoke South recorded 246 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 Basingstoke South vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke South totalled 654 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 Basingstoke South and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke South recorded 1,512 crimes (now 1,470, a change of -2.8%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke 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. Basingstoke South has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke South and Darwin?

      Basingstoke South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke South or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basingstoke 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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