Darwin vs Homerton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Homerton Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs Homerton Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Homerton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Homerton
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      75
      15,538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      15,293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      36.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Homerton
      Violent Crime
      24 ↓11%
      3,798 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑21%
      3,149 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑150%
      1,108 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      916 ↓20%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      788 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓60%
      704 ↑7%
      Drugs
      1
      617 ↑19%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      850 ↓2%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      564 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1,181 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1,230 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      398 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      101 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      134 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than Homerton?

      Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 75 crimes in the last 12 months. Homerton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 15,538 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Homerton?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Homerton shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In Homerton, it is Violent Crime (3,798 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Darwin recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Homerton recorded 3,149. 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 Homerton?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,798 in Homerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwin recorded 93 crimes (now 75, a change of -19.4%). Homerton recorded 15,293 crimes previously (now 15,538, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and Homerton?

      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 36.4% and Homerton has 36.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Homerton?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Homerton 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 Darwin and Homerton?

      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 Homerton on a crime map?

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

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