Larkswood vs St James

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Larkswood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      St James Metropolitan Police Service

      Larkswood vs St James 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
      St James
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,951 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkswood
      B St James
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,762
      6,951
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,212
      7,369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↓5.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkswood
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      1,040 ↓1%
      1,548 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      991 ↑0%
      1,435 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      326 ↓23%
      592 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      552 ↓35%
      463 ↓29%
      Burglary
      213 ↓18%
      267 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      277 ↑2%
      336 ↓3%
      Drugs
      265 ↑26%
      376 ↑20%
      Public Order
      203 ↓3%
      329 ↑0%
      Robbery
      117 ↓4%
      213 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      572 ↑1%
      484 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      92 ↓25%
      636 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑3%
      181 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓21%
      21 ↓28%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓13%
      70 ↑71%
      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 St James?

      Larkswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,762 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,951 crimes. Larkswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkswood vs St James?

      Larkswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkswood and St James?

      In Larkswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (1,548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkswood and St James?

      Larkswood recorded 991 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 1,435. 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 St James?

      Violent crime in Larkswood totalled 1,040 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,548 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkswood and St James 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%). St James recorded 7,369 crimes previously (now 6,951, -5.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkswood and St James?

      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 St James has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkswood and St James?

      Larkswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St James 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 St James?

      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 St James on a crime map?

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