Minster and Katesgrove vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Minster and Katesgrove Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Minster and Katesgrove vs Darwin Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Minster and Katesgrove
      Thames Valley Police
      2,108 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.8% trend
      32.6% 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 Minster and Katesgrove
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,108
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,238
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.8%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Minster and Katesgrove
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      773 ↑1%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      291 ↑0%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      154 ↓3%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      148 ↓21%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      112 ↑8%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      150 ↓16%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      54 ↓8%
      1
      Public Order
      163 ↑1%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      18 ↓38%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      129 ↓25%
      0
      Theft from Person
      16 ↓52%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↑14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Minster and Katesgrove safer than Darwin?

      Minster and Katesgrove has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,108 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 Minster and Katesgrove vs Darwin?

      Minster and Katesgrove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.8% — 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 Minster and Katesgrove and Darwin?

      In Minster and Katesgrove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (773 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 Minster and Katesgrove and Darwin?

      Minster and Katesgrove recorded 291 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 Minster and Katesgrove vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Minster and Katesgrove totalled 773 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 Minster and Katesgrove and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Minster and Katesgrove recorded 2,238 crimes (now 2,108, a change of -5.8%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Minster and Katesgrove 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. Minster and Katesgrove has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Minster and Katesgrove and Darwin?

      Minster and Katesgrove falls within the Thames Valley 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 Minster and Katesgrove 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 Minster and Katesgrove or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Minster and Katesgrove 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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