Crime in Kings Langley: statistics, rates and trends
296 crimes were recorded in Kings Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kings Langley at a glance
- Crime trends in Kings Langley
- Types of crime in Kings Langley
- Kings Langley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kings Langley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kings Langley
- Population and deprivation in Kings Langley
- Questions about crime in Kings Langley
- About this data
296 crimes were recorded in Kings Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 115 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kings Langley has the 2,833rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kings Langley | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 296 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,416 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kings Langley was highest in the year to July 2018 (416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (278). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 296 | 54.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 341 | 63.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 285 | 52.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 297 | 54.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 278 | 51.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 286 | 52.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 388 | 71.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 396 | 73.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 416 | 76.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kings Langley 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 violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in burglary (-54%) and vehicle crime (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 21.2 | 0.62 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 13.3 | 0.87 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.7 | 0.75 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -10% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +31% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +13% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.0 | 0.84 | -54% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.23 | -56% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Kings Langley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kings Langley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kings Langley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kings Langley recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kings Langley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kings Langley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kings Langley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kings Langley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kings Langley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kings Langley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kings Langley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kings Langley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kings Langley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kings Langley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kings Langley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kings Langley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kings Langley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kings Langley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kings Langley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kings Langley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kings Langley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kings Langley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kings Langley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kings Langley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kings Langley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kings Langley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kings Langley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kings Langley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kings Langley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kings Langley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Mills | 284 | 72.7 | +33% |
| Bennetts End | 241 | 47.7 | -13% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,244 | 110.7 | +103% |
| Leverstock Green | 930 | 84.4 | +54% |
| Adeyfield West | 410 | 73.7 | +35% |
| Boxmoor | 1,287 | 142.9 | +161% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +256% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 489 | 51.3 | -6% |
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 Kings Langley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langley Hill Close | 25 |
| On or near Waterside | 16 |
| On or near Jubilee Walk | 15 |
| On or near Nash Mills Lane | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Five Acres | 9 |
| On or near The Glebe | 9 |
| On or near Abbots View | 8 |
| On or near Barnsway | 8 |
| On or near Willow Edge | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kings Langley 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 28.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 24.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Kings Langley has an estimated population of 5,416. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kings Langley sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kings Langley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Kings Langley a safe place to live?
Kings Langley recorded 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kings Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Kings Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Langley was down 13% on the year before: 296 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kings Langley?
Kings Langley is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Kings Langley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.