Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley vs Darwin Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      993 crimes / 12m
      ↓17% trend
      33.3% 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      993
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,196
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      424 ↓4%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      205 ↑1%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      56 ↓10%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓54%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      18 ↓69%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓29%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      11 ↓21%
      1
      Public Order
      40 ↓52%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑138%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓25%
      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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley safer than Darwin?

      Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 993 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley vs Darwin?

      Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17% — 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley and Darwin?

      In Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (424 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley and Darwin?

      Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley recorded 205 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley vs Darwin?

      Violent crime in Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley totalled 424 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley and Darwin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley recorded 1,196 crimes (now 993, a change of -17%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley 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. Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley and Darwin?

      Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley falls within the Hampshire Constabulary 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley 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 Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley or Darwin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley 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.