Darwin vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Darwin vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      95 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.4% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      16 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      95
      16
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      64
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑48.4%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      24 ↑9%
      6 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑156%
      0
      Burglary
      8 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Public Order
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 76/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Darwin has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 95 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 16 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwin and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwin and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Darwin recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 4. 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 Darwin vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwin recorded 64 crimes (now 95, a change of +48.4%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 16 crimes previously (now 16, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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. Darwin has a resolution rate of 44.4% and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Darwin and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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 Darwin or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwin and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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