London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East vs Darwin Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,634 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,634
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,022
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.6%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      1,211 ↓10%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      609 ↓15%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      480 ↑4%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      293 ↑9%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      121 ↓19%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      268 ↓9%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      57 ↑46%
      1
      Public Order
      138 ↓23%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      26 ↓40%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      328 ↓18%
      0
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑31%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑12%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓47%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East safer than Darwin?

      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,634 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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East vs Darwin?

      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — 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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East and Darwin?

      In London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,211 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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East and Darwin?

      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East recorded 609 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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East totalled 1,211 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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East recorded 4,022 crimes (now 3,634, a change of -9.7%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East 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. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has a resolution rate of 34.6% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East and Darwin?

      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East falls within the Hertfordshire 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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East 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 London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East or Darwin on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.