Bexleyheath vs Larkswood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bexleyheath Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Larkswood Metropolitan Police Service

      Bexleyheath vs Larkswood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bexleyheath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,775 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Larkswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,762 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bexleyheath
      B Larkswood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,775
      4,762
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,097
      5,212
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bexleyheath
      B Larkswood
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↑6%
      1,040 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      709 ↓1%
      991 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      218 ↓10%
      326 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓36%
      552 ↓35%
      Burglary
      133 ↑2%
      213 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      233 ↓7%
      277 ↑2%
      Drugs
      244 ↑28%
      265 ↑26%
      Public Order
      276 ↑4%
      203 ↓3%
      Robbery
      65 ↓19%
      117 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      390 ↓39%
      572 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      84 ↓33%
      92 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑0%
      39 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      22 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑41%
      53 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Larkswood is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bexleyheath safer than Larkswood?

      Bexleyheath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,775 crimes in the last 12 months. Larkswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,762 crimes. Larkswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bexleyheath vs Larkswood?

      Bexleyheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Larkswood shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bexleyheath and Larkswood?

      In Bexleyheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Larkswood, it is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bexleyheath and Larkswood?

      Bexleyheath recorded 709 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Larkswood recorded 991. 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 Bexleyheath vs Larkswood?

      Violent crime in Bexleyheath totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,040 in Larkswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bexleyheath and Larkswood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bexleyheath recorded 4,097 crimes (now 3,775, a change of -7.9%). Larkswood recorded 5,212 crimes previously (now 4,762, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bexleyheath and Larkswood?

      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. Bexleyheath has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Larkswood has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bexleyheath and Larkswood?

      Bexleyheath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Larkswood is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bexleyheath and Larkswood?

      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 Bexleyheath or Larkswood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bexleyheath and Larkswood. 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.