Darwin vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

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
      17/100
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      760 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      83
      760
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      67
      984
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓22.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓17%
      291 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑25%
      152 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      44 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      61 ↓38%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      30 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑100%
      45 ↓62%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      31 ↓40%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      38 ↓24%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      16 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      0
      26 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Darwin has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 760 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale shows -22.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwin and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Selsdon Vale and Forestdale, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwin and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Darwin recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 152. 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 Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale 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%). Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 984 crimes previously (now 760, -22.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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 Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale 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 Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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 Selsdon Vale and Forestdale on a crime map?

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

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