Dixton with Osbaston vs Larkfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Larkfield Gwent Police

      Dixton with Osbaston vs Larkfield Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓72.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Larkfield
      Gwent Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dixton with Osbaston
      B Larkfield
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      23
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      85
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓72.9%
      ↑51.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dixton with Osbaston
      B Larkfield
      Violent Crime
      10 ↓67%
      57 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↓85%
      36 ↑200%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓50%
      15 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓83%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓88%
      11 ↑10%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      12 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      34 ↑325%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓80%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 65/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dixton with Osbaston safer than Larkfield?

      Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 23 crimes in the last 12 months. Larkfield has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dixton with Osbaston vs Larkfield?

      Dixton with Osbaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -72.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Larkfield shows +51.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dixton with Osbaston and Larkfield?

      In Dixton with Osbaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (10 incidents). In Larkfield, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dixton with Osbaston and Larkfield?

      Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Larkfield recorded 36. 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 Dixton with Osbaston vs Larkfield?

      Violent crime in Dixton with Osbaston totalled 10 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Larkfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dixton with Osbaston and Larkfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes (now 23, a change of -72.9%). Larkfield recorded 125 crimes previously (now 189, +51.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dixton with Osbaston and Larkfield?

      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. Dixton with Osbaston has a resolution rate of 20% and Larkfield has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dixton with Osbaston and Larkfield?

      Dixton with Osbaston falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Larkfield is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Dixton with Osbaston and Larkfield?

      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 Dixton with Osbaston or Larkfield on a crime map?

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

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