Crime Rate in Kings Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kings Langley

The total recorded crimes in Kings Langley, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kings Langley crime rate of 13.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Kings Langley, encompassing approximately 1,982 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Kings Langley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nash Mills Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Abbots View with total crimes: 2
  • Hempstead Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kings Langley?

To understand the safety of Kings Langley, we need to analyze Kings Langley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Kings Langley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 341 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kings Langley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Kings Langley had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 286 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kings Langley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Kings Langley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Kings Langley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kings Langley has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 13.62 ranking 18th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Kings Langley crimes were 341. The crime rate of Kings Langley in 2024 was 172.03 (year) or 14.34 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kings Langley were around 286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.28 (year) or 12.02 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kings Langley)CrimesRank (Kings Langley)CrimesRank (Kings Langley)
Adeyfield East109 31,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor106 41,444 21,023 4
Hemel Hempstead Town115 21,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End100 5899 6962 5
Leverstock Green88 6990 5939 6
Grovehill77 7865 7732 7
Highfield63 8773 8684 8
Watling56 9633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm34 14412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield54 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge45 11531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle39 12446 12408 12
Tring Central39 13363 15396 13
Adeyfield West26 19442 13383 14
Bennetts End30 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East29 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural29 17304 18299 17
Berkhamsted West19 20301 19284 19
Nash Mills18 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton7 25153 23147 22
Northchurch9 22161 22114 23
Tring East9 23128 24111 24
Ashridge8 2499 25106 25

Kings Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202522
February 20255
January 20255
December 202411
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kings Langley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kings Langley postcode area is presented below.

1. Nash Mills Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Abbots View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hempstead Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Glebe (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Castile Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. The Nap (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Regent Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shendish Edge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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