Shepperton & Laleham vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Shepperton & Laleham Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Shepperton & Laleham vs Darwin Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Shepperton & Laleham
      Surrey Police
      413 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shepperton & Laleham
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      413
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      366
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shepperton & Laleham
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      132 ↑6%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓11%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑22%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓15%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      23 ↑44%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑7%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      43 ↑187%
      1
      Public Order
      39 ↑56%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓16%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 68/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shepperton & Laleham safer than Darwin?

      Shepperton & Laleham has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 413 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 75 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shepperton & Laleham vs Darwin?

      Shepperton & Laleham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Darwin shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shepperton & Laleham and Darwin?

      In Shepperton & Laleham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Darwin, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shepperton & Laleham and Darwin?

      Shepperton & Laleham recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darwin recorded 17. 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 Shepperton & Laleham vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Shepperton & Laleham totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Darwin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shepperton & Laleham and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shepperton & Laleham recorded 366 crimes (now 413, a change of +12.8%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shepperton & Laleham and Darwin?

      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. Shepperton & Laleham has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shepperton & Laleham and Darwin?

      Shepperton & Laleham falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Darwin 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 Shepperton & Laleham and Darwin?

      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 Shepperton & Laleham or Darwin on a crime map?

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

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