Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley vs Darwin Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      33.3% 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      362
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      381
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      163 ↑17%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓18%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓39%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓51%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      18 ↓25%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓31%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      16 ↑100%
      1
      Public Order
      20 ↑300%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓5%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 72/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley safer than Darwin?

      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 362 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley vs Darwin?

      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley and Darwin?

      In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (163 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley and Darwin?

      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 33 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley totalled 163 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 381 crimes (now 362, a change of -5%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley and Darwin?

      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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.