Crime Rate in Larkfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larkfield South

The total recorded crimes in Larkfield South, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larkfield South crime rate of 1.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Larkfield South, encompassing approximately 12,795 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Larkfield South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Nightingale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Larkfield South?

To understand the safety of Larkfield South, we need to analyze Larkfield South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Larkfield South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 300 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Larkfield South recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Larkfield South had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 384 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Larkfield South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Larkfield South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Larkfield South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Larkfield South has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Larkfield South crimes were 300. The crime rate of Larkfield South in 2024 was 23.45 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Larkfield South were around 384 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.01 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)
Medway63 1916 1823 1
Castle39 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South60 2664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill51 3642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes29 8576 5655 4
Trench31 7449 9637 5
Vauxhall34 5389 13426 9
West Malling and Leybourne29 10516 6403 12
Kings Hill32 6389 14419 10
Judd17 17486 7554 7
East Malling28 11444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill25 13478 8381 15
Burham and Wouldham29 9300 17123 23
Larkfield North17 18294 19418 11
Hadlow and East Peckham21 15401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade27 12389 12378 17
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted16 20338 15394 13
Ditton16 19318 16365 18
Higham17 16284 20230 21
Downs and Mereworth11 22231 21281 19
Hildenborough12 21190 22253 20
Cage Green10 23149 23159 22
Wateringbury8 2489 2488 24

Larkfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 202413
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202514
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20241
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Larkfield South in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Larkfield South postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
2. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Magpie Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. New Hythe Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cygnet Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Martin Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Osprey Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Falcon Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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