Larkswood vs West Heath

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
      10/100
      West Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Larkswood vs West Heath 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,397 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larkswood
      B West Heath
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,762
      2,397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,212
      2,758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↓13.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larkswood
      B West Heath
      Violent Crime
      1,040 ↓1%
      808 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      991 ↑0%
      462 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      326 ↓23%
      165 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      552 ↓35%
      191 ↓45%
      Burglary
      213 ↓18%
      116 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      277 ↑2%
      139 ↓14%
      Drugs
      265 ↑26%
      78 ↓28%
      Public Order
      203 ↓3%
      129 ↓2%
      Robbery
      117 ↓4%
      47 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      572 ↑1%
      186 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      92 ↓25%
      14 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑3%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓21%
      17 ↑89%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓13%
      39 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Heath is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larkswood safer than West Heath?

      Larkswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,762 crimes in the last 12 months. West Heath has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,397 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larkswood vs West Heath?

      Larkswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Heath shows -13.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Larkswood and West Heath?

      In Larkswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). In West Heath, it is Violent Crime (808 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Larkswood and West Heath?

      Larkswood recorded 991 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Heath recorded 462. 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 West Heath?

      Violent crime in Larkswood totalled 1,040 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 808 in West Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Larkswood and West Heath 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%). West Heath recorded 2,758 crimes previously (now 2,397, -13.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larkswood and West Heath?

      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 West Heath has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Larkswood and West Heath?

      Larkswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Heath 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 West Heath?

      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 West Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larkswood and West Heath. 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.