Crap Towns / Larkhall / Crime

How much crime is there in Larkhall?

The police recorded 57.4 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Larkhall from January 2023 to December 2025, 6% higher than the typical Scottish town's 54.4. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 16.3. In the 12 months to December 2025 it was 60.2, up from 59.6 in the 12 months to December 2023.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical Scottish town
January 2023 to December 202359.653.2
January 2024 to December 202452.552.2
January 2025 to December 202560.255.9
By type
CrimeHereTypical Scottish town
Violence and sexual offences16.315.1
Criminal damage and arson10.87.2
Other crime10.18.0
Shoplifting4.66.8
Drugs4.43.9
Other theft4.24.3
Possession of weapons2.92.0
Burglary2.01.8
Vehicle crime1.91.6
Robbery0.30.3
Bicycle theft0.10.2
Public order––
Theft from the person––
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
Motherwell6.8 km82.7
Wishaw5.5 km70.0
Hamilton7.3 km69.7
Bellshill10.1 km61.2
Larkhall–57.4
New Stevenston8.8 km54.2
Newarthill9.8 km52.5
Newmains8.4 km43.9
Carluke8.4 km39.8
Stonehouse4.5 km27.2
Strathaven8.6 km27.2
The typical Scottish town–54.4