Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway vs Darwin

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway vs Darwin Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      0% 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      81
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      94
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.8%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      34 ↓15%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↑67%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓64%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓29%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      4
      1
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 79/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway safer than Darwin?

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 81 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway vs Darwin?

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.8% — 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway and Darwin?

      In Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (34 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway and Darwin?

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded 10 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway totalled 34 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded 94 crimes (now 81, a change of -13.8%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway 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. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has a resolution rate of 0% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway and Darwin?

      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway 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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