Larkfield vs Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Larkfield Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Larkfield vs Nelson Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Larkfield
      Gwent Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkfield
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      88
      137
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      130
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32.3%
      ↓61.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkfield
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      37 ↓5%
      53 ↓65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑21%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓68%
      8 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↓76%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      7 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓44%
      11 ↓73%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      4 ↓69%
      15 ↓53%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Larkfield is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 77/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkfield safer than Nelson?

      Larkfield has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 137 crimes. Larkfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Nelson?

      Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nelson shows -61.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkfield and Nelson?

      In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Nelson, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkfield and Nelson?

      Larkfield recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nelson recorded 25. 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 Larkfield vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Nelson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkfield and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Larkfield recorded 130 crimes (now 88, a change of -32.3%). Nelson recorded 360 crimes previously (now 137, -61.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkfield and Nelson?

      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. Larkfield has a resolution rate of 0% and Nelson has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkfield and Nelson?

      Larkfield falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Nelson 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 Larkfield and Nelson?

      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 Larkfield or Nelson on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.