Darwin vs South Woodford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Woodford Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs South Woodford Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Woodford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,428 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B South Woodford
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      75
      3,428
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      3,535
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      39.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B South Woodford
      Violent Crime
      24 ↓11%
      714 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑21%
      591 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑150%
      272 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      411 ↓22%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      234 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓60%
      144 ↓17%
      Drugs
      1
      143 ↑18%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      154 ↓5%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      123 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      0
      492 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      68 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      18 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      16 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      48 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than South Woodford?

      Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 75 crimes in the last 12 months. South Woodford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,428 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs South Woodford?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Woodford shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In South Woodford, it is Violent Crime (714 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Darwin recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Woodford recorded 591. 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 South Woodford?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 714 in South Woodford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and South Woodford 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%). South Woodford recorded 3,535 crimes previously (now 3,428, -3%).

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

      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 South Woodford has 39.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and South Woodford?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Woodford 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 South Woodford?

      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 South Woodford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwin and South Woodford. 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.