Larkswood vs London Bridge and West Bermondsey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Larkswood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      London Bridge and West Bermondsey Metropolitan Police Service

      Larkswood vs London Bridge and West Bermondsey Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Larkswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,762 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      London Bridge and West Bermondsey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      25,650 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      41.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkswood
      B London Bridge and West Bermondsey
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,762
      25,650
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,212
      25,959
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↓1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      41.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkswood
      B London Bridge and West Bermondsey
      Violent Crime
      1,040 ↓1%
      4,415 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      991 ↑0%
      4,122 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      326 ↓23%
      3,885 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      552 ↓35%
      727 ↑1%
      Burglary
      213 ↓18%
      1,325 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      277 ↑2%
      809 ↓11%
      Drugs
      265 ↑26%
      940 ↓6%
      Public Order
      203 ↓3%
      1,100 ↓2%
      Robbery
      117 ↓4%
      1,048 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      572 ↑1%
      1,595 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      92 ↓25%
      4,777 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑3%
      591 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓21%
      141 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓13%
      175 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Larkswood safer than London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      Larkswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,762 crimes in the last 12 months. London Bridge and West Bermondsey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 25,650 crimes. Larkswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkswood vs London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      Larkswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. London Bridge and West Bermondsey shows -1.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkswood and London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      In Larkswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). In London Bridge and West Bermondsey, it is Theft from Person (4,777 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkswood and London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      Larkswood recorded 991 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while London Bridge and West Bermondsey recorded 4,122. 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 London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      Violent crime in Larkswood totalled 1,040 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,415 in London Bridge and West Bermondsey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkswood and London Bridge and West Bermondsey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Larkswood recorded 5,212 crimes (now 4,762, a change of -8.6%). London Bridge and West Bermondsey recorded 25,959 crimes previously (now 25,650, -1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkswood and London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      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 29.4% and London Bridge and West Bermondsey has 41.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkswood and London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      Larkswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. London Bridge and West Bermondsey 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 Larkswood and London Bridge and West Bermondsey?

      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 London Bridge and West Bermondsey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkswood and London Bridge and West Bermondsey. 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.