Darwin vs Ilford Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ilford Town Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs Ilford Town 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ilford Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,131 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Ilford Town
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      75
      12,131
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      11,355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Ilford Town
      Violent Crime
      24 ↓11%
      3,442 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑21%
      2,588 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑150%
      876 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      863 ↓8%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      338 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓60%
      575 ↑18%
      Drugs
      1
      617 ↑45%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      652 ↑23%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      338 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      0
      685 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      888 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      69 ↓39%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      46 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      154 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than Ilford Town?

      Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 75 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilford Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 12,131 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Ilford Town?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ilford Town shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwin and Ilford Town?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In Ilford Town, it is Violent Crime (3,442 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwin and Ilford Town?

      Darwin recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilford Town recorded 2,588. 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 Ilford Town?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,442 in Ilford Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and Ilford Town 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%). Ilford Town recorded 11,355 crimes previously (now 12,131, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and Ilford Town?

      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 Ilford Town has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Ilford Town?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Ilford Town 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 Ilford Town?

      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 Ilford Town on a crime map?

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

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