Darwin vs Penge and Cator

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Penge and Cator Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs Penge and Cator Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Penge and Cator
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,304 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Penge and Cator
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      83
      6,304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      67
      6,575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Penge and Cator
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓17%
      1,627 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑25%
      1,335 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      427 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      701 ↓5%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      265 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑100%
      355 ↑5%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      245 ↓5%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      356 ↓2%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      155 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      0
      545 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      128 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      40 ↓7%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      38 ↑52%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      87 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than Penge and Cator?

      Darwin has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Penge and Cator has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,304 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Penge and Cator?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penge and Cator shows -4.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwin and Penge and Cator?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Penge and Cator, it is Violent Crime (1,627 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwin and Penge and Cator?

      Darwin recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penge and Cator recorded 1,335. 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 Penge and Cator?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,627 in Penge and Cator. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and Penge and Cator 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%). Penge and Cator recorded 6,575 crimes previously (now 6,304, -4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and Penge and Cator?

      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 Penge and Cator has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Penge and Cator?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Penge and Cator 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 Penge and Cator?

      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 Penge and Cator on a crime map?

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

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