Larkfield vs Pembury & Capel

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Larkfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Pembury & Capel Kent Police

      Larkfield vs Pembury & Capel Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Larkfield
      Kent Police
      688 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Pembury & Capel
      Kent Police
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.6% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkfield
      B Pembury & Capel
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      688
      81
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      65
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.7%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkfield
      B Pembury & Capel
      Violent Crime
      206 ↑0%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↑105%
      15 ↑114%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓24%
      4 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓5%
      3 ↓73%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑34%
      9 ↑50%
      Drugs
      9 ↓31%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      29 ↓19%
      2
      Robbery
      6
      1
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓23%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      1
      Other Crime
      15 ↓29%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkfield safer than Pembury & Capel?

      Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Pembury & Capel has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 81 crimes. Pembury & Capel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Pembury & Capel?

      Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pembury & Capel shows +24.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkfield and Pembury & Capel?

      In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Pembury & Capel, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkfield and Pembury & Capel?

      Larkfield recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pembury & Capel recorded 15. 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 Pembury & Capel?

      Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Pembury & Capel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkfield and Pembury & Capel 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%). Pembury & Capel recorded 65 crimes previously (now 81, +24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkfield and Pembury & Capel?

      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 Pembury & Capel has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkfield and Pembury & Capel?

      Larkfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Pembury & Capel 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 Pembury & Capel?

      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 Pembury & Capel on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkfield and Pembury & Capel. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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