Clerkenwell vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clerkenwell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Clerkenwell vs Darwin Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clerkenwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      31,840 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      41% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clerkenwell
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      31,840
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      33,652
      67
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑23.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clerkenwell
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      4,893 ↓1%
      19 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,125 ↓5%
      15 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      5,691 ↓2%
      5 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      832 ↓29%
      16 ↑60%
      Burglary
      1,211 ↓3%
      7 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      810 ↓24%
      8 ↑100%
      Drugs
      1,083 ↑11%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      1,633 ↓2%
      8 ↑100%
      Robbery
      973 ↓8%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      3,508 ↑37%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4,903 ↓25%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      906 ↑15%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      94 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      178 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clerkenwell safer than Darwin?

      Clerkenwell has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 31,840 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 Clerkenwell vs Darwin?

      Clerkenwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — 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 Clerkenwell and Darwin?

      In Clerkenwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (5,691 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 Clerkenwell and Darwin?

      Clerkenwell recorded 5,125 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 Clerkenwell vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Clerkenwell totalled 4,893 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 Clerkenwell and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clerkenwell recorded 33,652 crimes (now 31,840, a change of -5.4%). Darwin recorded 67 crimes previously (now 83, +23.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clerkenwell 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. Clerkenwell has a resolution rate of 41% and Darwin has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clerkenwell and Darwin?

      Clerkenwell 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 Clerkenwell 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 Clerkenwell or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clerkenwell 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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