Larkfield Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Larkfield recorded 143 crimes across its population of 28,427 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 people. This figure is 26.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, positioning the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (19%), and criminal damage and arson (11%). These patterns align with January's seasonal context, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours typically reduce retail activity and outdoor crime. However, the balance between property and violent crimes remains relatively even, with property crimes accounting for 42% of the total (50 out of 143) and violent crimes also contributing 35%. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (47% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (19% below) suggest that reduced footfall in commercial areas and fewer vehicles on the road may have contributed to this trend. Conversely, anti-social behaviour's slight excess over the UK average (8% higher) may indicate localised challenges in managing community tensions during colder months. These findings, when contextualised with Larkfield's built-up character and proximity to Tonbridge, highlight a crime profile shaped by both seasonal rhythms and the area's specific social dynamics.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores shifting patterns in crime types. Conversely, other theft dropped by 64.7% (from 17 to 6), and burglary fell by 33.3% (from 9 to 6), reflecting a possible seasonal reduction in property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 35% of all crimes, remained 28% below the UK average, a contrast to anti-social behaviour, which was 8% higher than the national rate. The data also shows shoplifting at 47% below the UK average, consistent with January's post-holiday retail slump. These shifts suggest a combination of local conditions and broader seasonal trends, with robbery emerging as a notable outlier in the month's crime profile.

Larkfield's crime rate in January 2026 fell to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, an 18.3% drop from the previous month's 6.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical January patterns, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours curb opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported each day, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 199 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, highlights the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Larkfield's rate is significantly lower than the UK average, yet local variations—such as the 200% spike in robbery—suggest targeted challenges. These numbers, when contextualised, offer residents a clear benchmark for understanding their safety relative to both the UK and their own community's historical trends.