Birchington North vs Larkfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Birchington North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Larkfield Kent Police

      Birchington North vs Larkfield Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Birchington North
      Kent Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↑91% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Larkfield
      Kent Police
      688 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchington North
      B Larkfield
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      170
      688
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      615
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑91%
      ↑11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      40.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchington North
      B Larkfield
      Violent Crime
      66 ↑40%
      206 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑129%
      180 ↑105%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      38 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      39 ↓5%
      Burglary
      7 ↑250%
      26 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑400%
      82 ↑34%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      9 ↓31%
      Public Order
      8 ↑167%
      29 ↓19%
      Robbery
      2
      6
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      48 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑300%
      15 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchington North safer than Larkfield?

      Birchington North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 170 crimes in the last 12 months. Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 688 crimes. Birchington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchington North vs Larkfield?

      Birchington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Larkfield shows +11.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchington North and Larkfield?

      In Birchington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (66 incidents). In Larkfield, it is Violent Crime (206 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchington North and Larkfield?

      Birchington North recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Larkfield recorded 180. 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 Birchington North vs Larkfield?

      Violent crime in Birchington North totalled 66 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 206 in Larkfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchington North recorded 89 crimes (now 170, a change of +91%). Larkfield recorded 615 crimes previously (now 688, +11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchington North 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. Birchington North has a resolution rate of 30% and Larkfield has 40.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchington North and Larkfield?

      Birchington North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Larkfield is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Birchington North 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 Birchington North or Larkfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchington North 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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