West Green vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    West Green Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      West Green vs Darwin Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Sussex Police
      1,051 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Green
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,051
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,286
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Green
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      366 ↑1%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↑9%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      79 ↓2%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓15%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      31 ↑0%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓27%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      36 ↑16%
      1
      Public Order
      90 ↓20%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      14 ↑56%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      153 ↓59%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑64%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Green safer than Darwin?

      West Green has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,051 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 West Green vs Darwin?

      West Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 West Green and Darwin?

      In West Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (366 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 West Green and Darwin?

      West Green recorded 150 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 West Green vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in West Green totalled 366 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 West Green and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Green recorded 1,286 crimes (now 1,051, a change of -18.3%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Green 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. West Green has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Green and Darwin?

      West Green falls within the Sussex 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 West Green 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 West Green or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Green and Darwin. 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.