Crime in Langley: statistics, rates and trends

1,694 crimes were recorded in Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 686 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Langley has the 1,015th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Langley was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,152 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,477). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+43%) and shoplifting (+40%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-63%) and other theft (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Langley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Langley recorded 686 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Langley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Langley recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Langley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Langley recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Langley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Langley recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Langley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Langley recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Langley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Langley recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Langley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Langley recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Langley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Langley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Langley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Langley recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Langley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Langley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Langley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Langley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Langley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Langley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Langley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Langley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Langley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Langley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Langley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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.

Langley has an estimated population of 15,354. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Langley sits in decile 2.8, more 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 Langley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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