Crime in Darwin: statistics, rates and trends
365 crimes were recorded in Darwin in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
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365 crimes were recorded in Darwin in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 100 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Darwin has the 2,263rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Darwin | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 365 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,297 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Darwin was highest in the year to July 2024 (397 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (286). Over the whole period it rose 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 365 | 68.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 308 | 58.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 397 | 74.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 344 | 64.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 332 | 62.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 380 | 71.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 330 | 62.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 286 | 54.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 310 | 58.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Darwin over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+29%) and anti-social behaviour (+27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 16.8 | 0.49 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 11.7 | 2.38 | +29% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +47% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +9% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -5% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +400% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.70 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.9 | 0.56 | +67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Darwin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Darwin recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Darwin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Darwin recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Darwin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Darwin recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Darwin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Darwin recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Darwin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Darwin recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Darwin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Darwin recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Darwin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Darwin recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Darwin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Darwin recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Darwin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Darwin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Darwin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Darwin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Darwin
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Darwin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Darwin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Darwin recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Darwin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Darwin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Darwin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Darwin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill | 670 | 65.5 | -5% |
| Chelsfield | 569 | 43.7 | -37% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,294 | 68.6 | -0% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | -24% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | +5% |
| Orpington | 1,544 | 113.1 | +64% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 643 | 45.5 | -34% |
| West Wickham | 781 | 51.7 | -25% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Darwin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jail Lane | 51 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Hanbury Drive | 40 |
| On or near Snodland Close | 15 |
| On or near Vulcan Close | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near High Elms Road | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near New Road Hill | 7 |
| On or near Henderson Grove | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Darwin over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 33.4% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 27.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Darwin has an estimated population of 5,297. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Darwin sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Darwin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.2% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Darwin a safe place to live?
Darwin recorded 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Darwin?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (89).
Is crime in Darwin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darwin was up 19% on the year before: 365 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 308 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Darwin?
Darwin is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Darwin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.