Crime in Kings Langley: statistics, rates and trends
317 crimes were recorded in Kings Langley in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kings Langley
- Questions about crime in Kings Langley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (72) and vehicle crime (27) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,672nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kings Langley | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 317 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,416 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kings Langley peaked in the year to August 2018 (418 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (278). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 317 | 58.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 337 | 62.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 292 | 53.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 295 | 54.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 278 | 51.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 280 | 51.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 391 | 72.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 375 | 69.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 418 | 77.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (34% below) was well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 32 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 13.3 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kings Langley; the highest is Hemel Hempstead Town (195.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bennetts End (49.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Mills | 267 | 68.3 | +17% |
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -16% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,221 | 108.7 | +86% |
| Leverstock Green | 938 | 85.1 | +45% |
| Adeyfield West | 403 | 72.5 | +24% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +149% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +234% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 511 | 53.7 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Kings Langley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Langley Hill Close” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langley Hill Close | 26 |
| On or near Waterside | 17 |
| On or near Nash Mills Lane | 16 |
| On or near Jubilee Walk | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Five Acres | 10 |
| On or near Willow Edge | 10 |
| On or near Barnsway | 9 |
| On or near Church Lane | 9 |
| On or near The Glebe | 9 |
Of the 245 crimes in Kings Langley with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 35.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Kings Langley has an estimated population of 5,416 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kings Langley average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kings Langley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kings Langley a safe place to live?
Kings Langley recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,672nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kings Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Kings Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Langley was down 6% on the year before: 317 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 337 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kings Langley?
About 5,416 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kings Langley?
Kings Langley is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.