Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Darwin

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Darwin Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
      Kent Police
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.3% trend
      50% 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      354
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      428
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.3%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      86 ↓17%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑55%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓12%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓25%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      14 ↓55%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓38%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      1
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↓49%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth safer than Darwin?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 354 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Darwin?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.3% — 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Darwin?

      In Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Darwin?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth recorded 76 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth totalled 86 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth recorded 428 crimes (now 354, a change of -17.3%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a resolution rate of 50% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Darwin?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth falls within the Kent Police 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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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