Winchester South vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Winchester South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Winchester South vs Darwin Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Winchester South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      16.7% 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 Winchester South
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      561
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      694
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Winchester South
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      305 ↓4%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓39%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑38%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓62%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      9 ↓76%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓51%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      20 ↑18%
      1
      Public Order
      56 ↓13%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓42%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓17%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Winchester South safer than Darwin?

      Winchester South has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 561 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 Winchester South vs Darwin?

      Winchester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — 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 Winchester South and Darwin?

      In Winchester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (305 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 Winchester South and Darwin?

      Winchester South recorded 44 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 Winchester South vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Winchester South totalled 305 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 Winchester South and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Winchester South recorded 694 crimes (now 561, a change of -19.2%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Winchester 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. Winchester South has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Winchester South and Darwin?

      Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester South or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Winchester 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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