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 July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larkfield North crime rate of 12.61 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Larkfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 10
  • New Hythe Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Keats Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • 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 July 2025 the Larkfield North has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 12.61 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Larkfield North)CrimesRank (Larkfield North)CrimesRank (Larkfield North)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
Castle43 5627 4744 2
West Malling and Leybourne54 2516 6403 12
Snodland East and Ham Hill39 7642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes37 10576 5655 4
Trench36 14449 9637 5
Judd40 6486 7554 7
East Malling36 12444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill26 20478 8381 15
Vauxhall39 8389 13426 9
Aylesford North and Walderslade39 9389 12378 17
Kings Hill36 11389 14419 10
Hadlow and East Peckham36 13401 11380 16
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted30 17338 15394 13
Larkfield South27 19300 18384 14
Burham and Wouldham35 15300 17123 23
Ditton30 16318 16365 18
Downs and Mereworth28 18231 21281 19
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Higham10 23284 20230 21
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Larkfield North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20255
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 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 July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. New Hythe Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Keats Road (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
4. The Rushes (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Wodehouse Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mercer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. New Hythe (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. New Hythe Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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