Larkfield vs Newtown

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
      Newtown Kent Police

      Larkfield vs Newtown 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
      Newtown
      Kent Police
      1,261 crimes / 12m
      ↑143.4% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkfield
      B Newtown
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      688
      1,261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      518
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑143.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.7%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkfield
      B Newtown
      Violent Crime
      206 ↑0%
      473 ↑126%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↑105%
      196 ↑211%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓24%
      80 ↑116%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓5%
      75 ↑114%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      28 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑34%
      99 ↑41%
      Drugs
      9 ↓31%
      65 ↑225%
      Public Order
      29 ↓19%
      56 ↑155%
      Robbery
      6
      11 ↑1000%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓23%
      112 ↑559%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      8
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      15 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓29%
      36 ↑157%
      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 Newtown?

      Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,261 crimes. Larkfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Newtown?

      Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown shows +143.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Newtown, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Larkfield recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown recorded 196. 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 Newtown?

      Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Newtown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkfield and Newtown 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%). Newtown recorded 518 crimes previously (now 1,261, +143.4%).

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

      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 Newtown has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkfield and Newtown?

      Larkfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Newtown 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 Newtown?

      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 Newtown on a crime map?

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