Watford Central vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Watford Central Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Watford Central vs Darwin Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Watford Central
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,294 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.8% trend
      30.9% 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 Watford Central
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,294
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,773
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.8%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Watford Central
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      1,253 ↑34%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      885 ↑2%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      311 ↑21%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      141 ↓11%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      93 ↑3%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      230 ↑56%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      193 ↑122%
      1
      Public Order
      272 ↑21%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      60 ↓48%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      522 ↓7%
      0
      Theft from Person
      117 ↓30%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      104 ↑37%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↑34%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑26%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Watford Central safer than Darwin?

      Watford Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,294 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 Watford Central vs Darwin?

      Watford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Watford Central and Darwin?

      In Watford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,253 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 Watford Central and Darwin?

      Watford Central recorded 885 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 Watford Central vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Watford Central totalled 1,253 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 Watford Central and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watford Central recorded 3,773 crimes (now 4,294, a change of +13.8%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watford Central 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. Watford Central has a resolution rate of 30.9% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Watford Central and Darwin?

      Watford Central 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 Watford Central 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 Watford Central or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Watford Central 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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