Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Larkfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh safer than Larkfield?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Larkfield has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 782 crimes. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Larkfield?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Larkfield shows +30.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Larkfield?
In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Larkfield, it is Violent Crime (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Larkfield?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Larkfield recorded 208. 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Larkfield?
Violent crime in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 245 in Larkfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Larkfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 124 crimes (now 102, a change of -17.7%). Larkfield recorded 599 crimes previously (now 782, +30.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a resolution rate of 20% and Larkfield has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Larkfield?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh or Larkfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Larkfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.