Larkfield vs Sevenoaks Northern

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Larkfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Sevenoaks Northern Kent Police

      Larkfield vs Sevenoaks Northern Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Larkfield
      Kent Police
      688 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      40.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Northern
      Kent Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.9% trend
      49.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkfield
      B Sevenoaks Northern
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      688
      393
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      281
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑39.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.7%
      49.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkfield
      B Sevenoaks Northern
      Violent Crime
      206 ↑0%
      123 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↑105%
      64 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓24%
      36 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓5%
      26 ↑24%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      13 ↑63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑34%
      32 ↑3%
      Drugs
      9 ↓31%
      15 ↑67%
      Public Order
      29 ↓19%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      6
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓23%
      64 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓29%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sevenoaks Northern is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkfield safer than Sevenoaks Northern?

      Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Sevenoaks Northern has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 393 crimes. Sevenoaks Northern scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Sevenoaks Northern?

      Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sevenoaks Northern shows +39.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkfield and Sevenoaks Northern?

      In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Sevenoaks Northern, it is Violent Crime (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkfield and Sevenoaks Northern?

      Larkfield recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sevenoaks Northern recorded 64. 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 Sevenoaks Northern?

      Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 123 in Sevenoaks Northern. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkfield and Sevenoaks Northern 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%). Sevenoaks Northern recorded 281 crimes previously (now 393, +39.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkfield and Sevenoaks Northern?

      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 Sevenoaks Northern has 49.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkfield and Sevenoaks Northern?

      Larkfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sevenoaks Northern 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 Sevenoaks Northern?

      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 Sevenoaks Northern on a crime map?

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