Larkfield vs Luton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Larkfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Luton Kent Police

      Larkfield vs Luton Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Larkfield
      Kent Police
      688 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Luton
      Kent Police
      2,534 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkfield
      B Luton
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      688
      2,534
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      1,585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑59.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.7%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkfield
      B Luton
      Violent Crime
      206 ↑0%
      1,020 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↑105%
      527 ↑149%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓24%
      141 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓5%
      110 ↑55%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      49 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑34%
      221 ↑26%
      Drugs
      9 ↓31%
      102 ↑76%
      Public Order
      29 ↓19%
      110 ↑55%
      Robbery
      6
      22 ↑144%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓23%
      91 ↑49%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      12 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      11 ↑267%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      29 ↑107%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓29%
      89 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      A Larkfield is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkfield safer than Luton?

      Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,534 crimes. Larkfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Luton?

      Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Luton shows +59.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Luton, it is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Larkfield recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Luton recorded 527. 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 Luton?

      Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,020 in Luton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Larkfield recorded 615 crimes (now 688, a change of +11.9%). Luton recorded 1,585 crimes previously (now 2,534, +59.9%).

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

      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 40.7% and Luton has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkfield and Luton?

      Larkfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Luton 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 Larkfield and Luton?

      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 Luton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkfield and Luton. 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.