Crime Rate in Darwin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darwin

The total recorded crimes in Darwin, Bromley, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darwin crime rate of 134.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Darwin, encompassing approximately 556 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
Darwin Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Curchin Close with total crimes: 9
  • Hanbury Drive with total crimes: 9

How safe is Darwin?

To understand the safety of Darwin, we need to analyze Darwin crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Darwin demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 349 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Darwin recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Darwin had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 722 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Darwin recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Darwin has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Darwin Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Darwin has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 134.77 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Darwin crimes were 349. The crime rate of Darwin in 2024 was 627.13 (year) or 52.26 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darwin were around 722 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1297.39 (year) or 108.12 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)
Bromley Town234 31,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray237 11,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator235 21,468 22,548 3
Orpington108 10916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley135 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray134 7902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park117 8907 61,553 6
Farnborough & Crofton134 6746 101,144 10
Bromley Common & Holwood112 9775 91,421 7
Shortlands & Park Langley69 18549 151,109 11
Mottingham102 11711 11979 14
Plaistow82 13668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge84 12553 141,007 13
Chislehurst71 16583 13951 16
Hayes & Coney Hall80 14477 16880 17
Clock House60 19471 17972 15
Petts Wood & Knoll70 17385 19669 20
Biggin Hill47 21447 18803 18
Chelsfield42 22382 20595 21
West Wickham53 20377 21582 22

Darwin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
April 202416

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
April 20246

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202520
January 202526
December 20248
November 202413
October 202415
September 202419
August 20243
April 202412

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202513
January 20254
December 202418
November 202417
October 20245
September 202426
August 20249
April 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244

High Crime Locations Darwin in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Darwin postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
2. Curchin Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
3. Hanbury Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime9
5. Mouchotte Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Vulcan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Milking Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Downe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Downe Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Rookery Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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