Darwin vs Waterloo and South Bank

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs Waterloo and South Bank Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↑40% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      35,938 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      44.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      91
      35,938
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      38,954
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      44.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Violent Crime
      24 ↑4%
      6,131 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑50%
      5,509 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      6,262 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      396 ↓37%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      864 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑40%
      809 ↓27%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      1,151 ↑10%
      Public Order
      7 ↑75%
      1,872 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1,361 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2,007 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      8,613 ↓24%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      599 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      182 ↑46%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      182 ↓12%
      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 Waterloo and South Bank?

      Darwin has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 35,938 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwin and Waterloo and South Bank?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (8,613 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwin and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Darwin recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,509. 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 Waterloo and South Bank?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,131 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and Waterloo and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwin recorded 65 crimes (now 91, a change of +40%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 38,954 crimes previously (now 35,938, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 26.7% and Waterloo and South Bank has 44.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank 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 Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.