Darwin vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Kent Police

      Darwin vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Kent Police
      78 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwin
      B Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      75
      78
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      88
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
      Violent Crime
      24 ↓11%
      31 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑21%
      10 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑150%
      4 ↓71%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      7 ↑133%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓60%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      1
      4
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      5 ↑150%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 75 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 78 crimes. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwin vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway shows -11.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwin and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwin and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Darwin recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded 10. 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 Darwin vs Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwin and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwin recorded 93 crimes (now 75, a change of -19.4%). Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded 88 crimes previously (now 78, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      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. Darwin has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      Darwin falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Darwin and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

      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 Darwin or Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway on a crime map?

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

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