Otford and Shoreham vs Darwin
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Otford and Shoreham vs Darwin Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otford and Shoreham safer than Darwin?
Otford and Shoreham has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 188 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 Otford and Shoreham vs Darwin?
Otford and Shoreham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.6% — 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 Otford and Shoreham and Darwin?
In Otford and Shoreham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 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 Otford and Shoreham and Darwin?
Otford and Shoreham recorded 36 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 Otford and Shoreham vs Darwin?
Violent crime in Otford and Shoreham totalled 48 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 Otford and Shoreham and Darwin in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Otford and Shoreham recorded 271 crimes (now 188, a change of -30.6%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Otford and Shoreham 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. Otford and Shoreham has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Otford and Shoreham and Darwin?
Otford and Shoreham 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 Otford and Shoreham 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 Otford and Shoreham or Darwin on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Otford and Shoreham and Darwin. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.