Crime Rate in Darwin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darwin

The total recorded crimes in Darwin, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darwin crime rate of 73.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Darwin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanbury Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Hazelwood Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Bromley.

    • 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 areas in the Bromley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Darwin has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 73.67 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darwin)CrimesRank (Darwin)CrimesRank (Darwin)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Orpington114 9916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley78 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow85 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Darwin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202522
February 202520
January 202526
December 20248
November 202413
October 202415
September 202419
August 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202523
March 202521
February 202513
January 20254
December 202418
November 202417
October 20245
September 202426
August 20249

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202519
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Darwin in May 2025

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

1. Hanbury Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
3. Hazelwood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Butchers Yard (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Leaves Green Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Leaves Green Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Jail Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Church Approach (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. North End Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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