Crime Rate in Larkfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larkfield North

The total recorded crimes in Larkfield North, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larkfield North crime rate of 4.56 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 North, encompassing approximately 3,727 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Larkfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Hythe Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Larkfield North?

To understand the safety of Larkfield North, we need to analyze Larkfield North 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 North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 294 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Larkfield North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Larkfield North had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 418 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Larkfield North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Larkfield North Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Larkfield North has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Larkfield North crimes were 294. The crime rate of Larkfield North in 2024 was 78.88 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Larkfield North were around 418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.15 (year) or 9.35 (month) ranking 11 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
Hadlow and East Peckham21 15401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade27 12389 12378 17
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted16 20338 15394 13
Larkfield South22 14300 18384 14
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 North 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 202410
March 202410

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Larkfield North in February 2025

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

1. New Hythe Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. New Hythe (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lunsford Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Perch Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wordsworth Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Keats Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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