Darwin vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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
      79/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      Darwin vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Kent Police
      145 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      83
      145
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      67
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓17%
      46 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑25%
      36 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      13 ↓32%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      6 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑100%
      12 ↓45%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Darwin has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 145 crimes. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwin and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, it is Violent Crime (46 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwin and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Darwin recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 36. 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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 46 in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwin recorded 67 crimes (now 83, a change of +23.9%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 177 crimes previously (now 145, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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 33.3% and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount 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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwin and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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