Larkfield vs Tower Hamlets
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Larkfield vs Tower Hamlets Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Larkfield safer than Tower Hamlets?
Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Tower Hamlets has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,271 crimes. Larkfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Tower Hamlets?
Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tower Hamlets shows +85.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Larkfield and Tower Hamlets?
In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Tower Hamlets, it is Violent Crime (491 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkfield and Tower Hamlets?
Larkfield recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tower Hamlets recorded 258. 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 Tower Hamlets?
Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 491 in Tower Hamlets. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Larkfield and Tower Hamlets 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%). Tower Hamlets recorded 686 crimes previously (now 1,271, +85.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkfield and Tower Hamlets?
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 Tower Hamlets has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Larkfield and Tower Hamlets?
Larkfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets?
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 Tower Hamlets on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkfield and Tower Hamlets. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.