Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Larkfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Larkfield Kent Police

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Larkfield Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      50% 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      B Larkfield
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      14
      688
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13
      615
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.7%
      ↑11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      40.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      B Larkfield
      Violent Crime
      7 ↑75%
      206 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑500%
      180 ↑105%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      38 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      39 ↓5%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      26 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓67%
      82 ↑34%
      Drugs
      0
      9 ↓31%
      Public Order
      0 ↓100%
      29 ↓19%
      Robbery
      0
      6
      Shoplifting
      0
      48 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      0
      15 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 27/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs safer than Larkfield?

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 688 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Larkfield?

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.7% — 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Larkfield?

      In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Larkfield?

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs vs Larkfield?

      Violent crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs totalled 7 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Larkfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes (now 14, a change of +7.7%). Larkfield recorded 615 crimes previously (now 688, +11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a resolution rate of 50% and Larkfield has 40.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Larkfield?

      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs or Larkfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs and Larkfield. 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.