Larkfield vs Rainham South West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Larkfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Rainham South West Kent Police

      Larkfield vs Rainham South West Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Larkfield
      Kent Police
      688 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Rainham South West
      Kent Police
      748 crimes / 12m
      ↑57.5% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkfield
      B Rainham South West
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      688
      748
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      475
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑57.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.7%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkfield
      B Rainham South West
      Violent Crime
      206 ↑0%
      260 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↑105%
      127 ↑59%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓24%
      71 ↑109%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓5%
      33 ↑38%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      23 ↑92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑34%
      57 ↑46%
      Drugs
      9 ↓31%
      16 ↑100%
      Public Order
      29 ↓19%
      36 ↑64%
      Robbery
      6
      10 ↑900%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓23%
      86 ↑139%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      11 ↑267%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓29%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Larkfield is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 14/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkfield safer than Rainham South West?

      Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainham South West has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 748 crimes. Larkfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Rainham South West?

      Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rainham South West shows +57.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkfield and Rainham South West?

      In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Rainham South West, it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkfield and Rainham South West?

      Larkfield recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainham South West recorded 127. 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 Rainham South West?

      Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Rainham South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkfield and Rainham South West 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%). Rainham South West recorded 475 crimes previously (now 748, +57.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkfield and Rainham South West?

      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 Rainham South West has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkfield and Rainham South West?

      Larkfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rainham South West 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 Rainham South West?

      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 Rainham South West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkfield and Rainham South West. 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.