Darwin vs Kennington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Kennington Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs Kennington Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kennington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      23,984 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Kennington
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      83
      23,984
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      67
      23,717
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Kennington
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓17%
      4,958 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑25%
      4,674 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      2,246 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      542 ↓5%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      737 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑100%
      741 ↓13%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      877 ↓2%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      1,110 ↓1%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1,051 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1,945 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      4,250 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      496 ↓1%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      131 ↑42%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      226 ↑31%
      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 Kennington?

      Darwin has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Kennington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 23,984 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Kennington?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kennington shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Kennington, it is Violent Crime (4,958 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Darwin recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kennington recorded 4,674. 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 Kennington?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,958 in Kennington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and Kennington 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%). Kennington recorded 23,717 crimes previously (now 23,984, +1.1%).

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

      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 Kennington has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Kennington?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kennington 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 Kennington?

      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 Kennington on a crime map?

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

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