Larkswood vs New Cross Gate

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
      8/100
      New Cross Gate Metropolitan Police Service

      Larkswood vs New Cross Gate 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      New Cross Gate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,594 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      33.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkswood
      B New Cross Gate
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,762
      11,594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,212
      11,645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      33.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkswood
      B New Cross Gate
      Violent Crime
      1,040 ↓1%
      2,951 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      991 ↑0%
      2,436 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      326 ↓23%
      818 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      552 ↓35%
      670 ↓14%
      Burglary
      213 ↓18%
      680 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      277 ↑2%
      534 ↓10%
      Drugs
      265 ↑26%
      606 ↑26%
      Public Order
      203 ↓3%
      623 ↑7%
      Robbery
      117 ↓4%
      468 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      572 ↑1%
      610 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      92 ↓25%
      799 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑3%
      192 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓21%
      92 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓13%
      115 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Larkswood is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkswood safer than New Cross Gate?

      Larkswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,762 crimes in the last 12 months. New Cross Gate has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,594 crimes. Larkswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkswood vs New Cross Gate?

      Larkswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. New Cross Gate shows -0.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkswood and New Cross Gate?

      In Larkswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). In New Cross Gate, it is Violent Crime (2,951 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkswood and New Cross Gate?

      Larkswood recorded 991 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Cross Gate recorded 2,436. 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 New Cross Gate?

      Violent crime in Larkswood totalled 1,040 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,951 in New Cross Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkswood and New Cross Gate 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%). New Cross Gate recorded 11,645 crimes previously (now 11,594, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkswood and New Cross Gate?

      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 New Cross Gate has 33.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkswood and New Cross Gate?

      Larkswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. New Cross Gate 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 New Cross Gate?

      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 New Cross Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkswood and New Cross Gate. 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.