Crime in Larkfield: statistics, rates and trends

2,028 crimes were recorded in Larkfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 661 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Larkfield has the 796th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Larkfield was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,600 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,930). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Larkfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+50%) and burglary (+25%). The largest falls were in drugs (-26%) and other crime (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Larkfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Larkfield recorded 661 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Larkfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Larkfield recorded 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Larkfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Larkfield recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Larkfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Larkfield recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Larkfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Larkfield recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Larkfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Larkfield recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Larkfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Larkfield recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Larkfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Larkfield recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Larkfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Larkfield recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Larkfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Larkfield recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Larkfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Larkfield recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 188% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Larkfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Larkfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Larkfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Larkfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Larkfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Larkfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Larkfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Larkfield.

5 areas within Larkfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aylesford South & Ditton had the highest rate (80.5 per 1,000) and Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh the lowest (33.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Larkfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Larkfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Larkfield has an estimated population of 29,146. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Larkfield sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Larkfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.