Crime in Leeds & Langley: statistics, rates and trends
632 crimes were recorded in Leeds & Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Leeds & Langley
- Questions about crime in Leeds & Langley
- About this data
632 crimes were recorded in Leeds & Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 182 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leeds & Langley has the 2,372nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leeds & Langley | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 632 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,493 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leeds & Langley was highest in the year to July 2026 (632 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (441). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 632 | 66.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 570 | 60.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 621 | 65.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 441 | 46.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 442 | 46.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 518 | 54.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 535 | 56.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 465 | 49.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 507 | 53.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leeds & 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 vehicle crime (+41%) and anti-social behaviour (+34%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-15%) and violence and sexual offences (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 19.2 | 0.56 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 16.1 | 1.05 | +34% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.6 | 1.04 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 4.3 | 0.52 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +41% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.2 | 0.97 | +58% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +33% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +44% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -70% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leeds & Langley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leeds & Langley recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leeds & Langley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leeds & Langley recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leeds & Langley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leeds & Langley recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leeds & Langley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leeds & Langley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leeds & Langley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leeds & Langley recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leeds & Langley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leeds & Langley recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leeds & Langley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leeds & Langley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leeds & Langley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leeds & Langley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leeds & Langley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leeds & Langley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leeds & Langley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leeds & Langley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leeds & Langley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leeds & Langley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leeds & Langley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leeds & Langley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leeds & Langley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leeds & Langley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Leeds & Langley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leeds & Langley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leeds & Langley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leeds & Langley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leeds & Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,070 | 112.7 | +69% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 146 | 46.2 | -31% |
| Shepway | 1,285 | 102.0 | +53% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 353 | 36.3 | -45% |
| Loose & Linton | 645 | 61.7 | -7% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 402 | 49.8 | -25% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +324% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | +5% |
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 Leeds & Langley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Laight Road | 63 |
| On or near Penfold Hill | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Gardenia Road | 19 |
| On or near Longham Copse | 18 |
| On or near Walter Close | 18 |
| On or near Bircholt Road | 17 |
| On or near Baker Road | 15 |
| On or near Gilbert Way | 15 |
| On or near Foxden Drive | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leeds & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 33.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 24.2% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Leeds & Langley has an estimated population of 9,493. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leeds & Langley sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leeds & Langley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Leeds & Langley a safe place to live?
Leeds & Langley recorded 66.6 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 Leeds & Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Leeds & Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leeds & Langley was up 11% on the year before: 632 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 570 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leeds & Langley?
Leeds & Langley is policed by Kent. 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 Leeds & Langley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.