Larkswood vs Wealdstone South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Larkswood vs Wealdstone South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Larkswood safer than Wealdstone South?
Larkswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,762 crimes in the last 12 months. Wealdstone South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,449 crimes. Larkswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Larkswood vs Wealdstone South?
Larkswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wealdstone South shows +1.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Larkswood and Wealdstone South?
In Larkswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). In Wealdstone South, it is Violent Crime (1,606 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkswood and Wealdstone South?
Larkswood recorded 991 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wealdstone South recorded 1,592. 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 Wealdstone South?
Violent crime in Larkswood totalled 1,040 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,606 in Wealdstone South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Larkswood and Wealdstone South 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%). Wealdstone South recorded 6,358 crimes previously (now 6,449, +1.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkswood and Wealdstone South?
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 Wealdstone South has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Larkswood and Wealdstone South?
Larkswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wealdstone South 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 Wealdstone South?
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 Wealdstone South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkswood and Wealdstone South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.