Crime in Leeds & Langley: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Leeds & Langley in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Leeds & Langley at a glance
- Crime trends in Leeds & Langley
- Types of crime in Leeds & Langley
- Leeds & Langley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leeds & Langley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leeds & Langley
- Demographics of Leeds & Langley
- Questions about crime in Leeds & Langley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (186), anti-social behaviour (153) and other theft (54) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Leeds & Langley | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 638 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,493 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Leeds & Langley of any year here (638 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 638 | 67.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 570 | 60.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 620 | 65.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 448 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 440 | 46.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 527 | 55.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 514 | 54.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 481 | 50.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 506 | 53.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 43 and drugs rose from 22 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 19.6 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 4.5 | 8.5 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +59% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leeds & Langley; the highest is High Street, Maidstone (278.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bearsted & Downswood (35.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leeds & Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,115 | 117.4 | +75% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 137 | 43.3 | -36% |
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | +50% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 340 | 35.0 | -48% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | -5% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 409 | 50.7 | -25% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +314% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Leeds & Langley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Laight Road” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Laight Road | 61 |
| On or near Penfold Hill | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Gardenia Road | 19 |
| On or near Bircholt Road | 18 |
| On or near Longham Copse | 18 |
| On or near Baker Road | 17 |
| On or near Walter Close | 17 |
| On or near Lower Street | 14 |
| On or near Gilbert Way | 13 |
Of the 485 crimes in Leeds & Langley with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 45.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Leeds & Langley has an estimated population of 9,493 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leeds & Langley average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Leeds & Langley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Leeds & Langley a safe place to live?
Leeds & Langley recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Leeds & Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Leeds & Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leeds & Langley was up 12% on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 570 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leeds & Langley?
About 9,493 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leeds & Langley?
Leeds & Langley is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.