Stony Stratford and Wolverton vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Stony Stratford and Wolverton Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Stony Stratford and Wolverton vs Darwin Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Stony Stratford and Wolverton
      Thames Valley Police
      3,408 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      22.1% 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,408
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,357
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.5%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stony Stratford and Wolverton
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      1,413 ↑3%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      463 ↑40%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      206 ↓31%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      224 ↓16%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      123 ↓21%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑4%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      114 ↑18%
      1
      Public Order
      272 ↑30%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      42 ↑17%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓34%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓65%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑91%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      82 ↑41%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton safer than Darwin?

      Stony Stratford and Wolverton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,408 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton vs Darwin?

      Stony Stratford and Wolverton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.5% — 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton and Darwin?

      In Stony Stratford and Wolverton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,413 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton and Darwin?

      Stony Stratford and Wolverton recorded 463 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Stony Stratford and Wolverton totalled 1,413 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stony Stratford and Wolverton recorded 3,357 crimes (now 3,408, a change of +1.5%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stony Stratford and Wolverton 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. Stony Stratford and Wolverton has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stony Stratford and Wolverton and Darwin?

      Stony Stratford and Wolverton 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stony Stratford and Wolverton 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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