West Meon and Hambledon vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      West Meon and Hambledon vs Darwin Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      142
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      255
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓44.3%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      53 ↓7%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓28%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓65%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓67%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      7 ↓67%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓44%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      1
      Public Order
      10 ↓55%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 86/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Meon and Hambledon safer than Darwin?

      West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 75 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Meon and Hambledon vs Darwin?

      West Meon and Hambledon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.3% — 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 West Meon and Hambledon and Darwin?

      In West Meon and Hambledon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 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 West Meon and Hambledon and Darwin?

      West Meon and Hambledon recorded 13 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 West Meon and Hambledon vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in West Meon and Hambledon totalled 53 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 West Meon and Hambledon and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes (now 142, a change of -44.3%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Meon and Hambledon 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. West Meon and Hambledon 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 West Meon and Hambledon and Darwin?

      West Meon and Hambledon 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 West Meon and Hambledon 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 West Meon and Hambledon or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Meon and Hambledon 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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