Chelsfield vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelsfield vs Darwin Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Chelsfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelsfield
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      476
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      67
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↑23.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelsfield
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      130 ↓8%
      19 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↑29%
      15 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓5%
      5 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓26%
      16 ↑60%
      Burglary
      40 ↑8%
      7 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↓18%
      8 ↑100%
      Drugs
      8 ↓53%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      20 ↓35%
      8 ↑100%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓75%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑167%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelsfield safer than Darwin?

      Chelsfield has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 476 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwin has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 83 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelsfield vs Darwin?

      Chelsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darwin shows +23.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelsfield and Darwin?

      In Chelsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (130 incidents). In Darwin, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelsfield and Darwin?

      Chelsfield recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darwin recorded 15. 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 Chelsfield vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Chelsfield totalled 130 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Darwin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelsfield and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelsfield recorded 547 crimes (now 476, a change of -13%). Darwin recorded 67 crimes previously (now 83, +23.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelsfield 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. Chelsfield has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Darwin has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelsfield and Darwin?

      Chelsfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service 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 Chelsfield 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 Chelsfield or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelsfield 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.