Birchington South vs Larkfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchington South vs Larkfield Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birchington South safer than Larkfield?
Birchington South has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 688 crimes. Birchington South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchington South vs Larkfield?
Birchington South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.8% — 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 South and Larkfield?
In Birchington South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 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 South and Larkfield?
Birchington South recorded 83 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 South vs Larkfield?
Violent crime in Birchington South totalled 217 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 South and Larkfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchington South recorded 453 crimes (now 493, a change of +8.8%). Larkfield recorded 615 crimes previously (now 688, +11.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchington South 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 South has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Larkfield has 40.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchington South and Larkfield?
Birchington South 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 South 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 South or Larkfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchington South and Larkfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.