Larkswood vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Larkswood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Larkswood vs Weald North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Larkswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,585 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      24% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkswood
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,585
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,247
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkswood
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      1,090 ↑2%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      961 ↓6%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      330 ↓14%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      531 ↓31%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      216 ↓8%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      260 ↓1%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      265 ↑15%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      205 ↓9%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      108 ↓8%
      0
      Shoplifting
      403 ↓42%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      89 ↓25%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑4%
      1
      Other Crime
      63 ↑9%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkswood safer than Weald North?

      Larkswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,585 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkswood vs Weald North?

      Larkswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkswood and Weald North?

      In Larkswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,090 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkswood and Weald North?

      Larkswood recorded 961 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Larkswood vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Larkswood totalled 1,090 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Larkswood recorded 5,247 crimes (now 4,585, a change of -12.6%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkswood and Weald North?

      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. Larkswood has a resolution rate of 24% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkswood and Weald North?

      Larkswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Weald North 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 Larkswood and Weald North?

      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 Larkswood or Weald North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkswood and Weald North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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