Larkfield vs Upper Weald
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Larkfield vs Upper Weald 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 Upper Weald?
Larkfield has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Weald has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 168 crimes. Upper Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Larkfield vs Upper Weald?
Larkfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Weald shows -18.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Larkfield and Upper Weald?
In Larkfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Upper Weald, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkfield and Upper Weald?
Larkfield recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Weald recorded 42. 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 Upper Weald?
Violent crime in Larkfield totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Upper Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Larkfield and Upper Weald 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%). Upper Weald recorded 207 crimes previously (now 168, -18.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkfield and Upper Weald?
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 Upper Weald has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Larkfield and Upper Weald?
Larkfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Upper Weald 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 Upper Weald?
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 Upper Weald on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkfield and Upper Weald. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.