Maypole & Leyton Cross vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Maypole & Leyton Cross vs Darwin Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      36.4% 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      233
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      256
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maypole & Leyton Cross
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓8%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓4%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑7%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓25%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓33%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      1
      Public Order
      7 ↑40%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      3
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 81/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maypole & Leyton Cross safer than Darwin?

      Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 233 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross vs Darwin?

      Maypole & Leyton Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross and Darwin?

      In Maypole & Leyton Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross and Darwin?

      Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Maypole & Leyton Cross totalled 115 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes (now 233, a change of -9%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maypole & Leyton Cross 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. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maypole & Leyton Cross and Darwin?

      Maypole & Leyton Cross 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross 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 Maypole & Leyton Cross or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maypole & Leyton Cross 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.