Crime Rate in Kings Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kings Langley

The total recorded crimes in Kings Langley, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kings Langley crime rate of 13.12 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Kings Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Five Acres with total crimes: 5
  • Waterside with total crimes: 3
  • Rockcliffe Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Kings Langley has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 13.12 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)
Adeyfield East93 21,524 11,514 1
Hemel Hempstead Town115 11,382 31,210 3
Apsley and Corner Hall73 51,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor91 31,444 21,023 4
Leverstock Green76 4990 5939 6
Chaulden and Warners End72 6899 6962 5
Grovehill49 9865 7732 7
Highfield67 7773 8684 8
Watling60 8633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm27 16412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield42 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge34 12531 11343 15
Berkhamsted West35 11301 19284 19
Berkhamsted Castle32 14446 12408 12
Tring Central14 21363 15396 13
Adeyfield West32 13442 13383 14
Tring West and Rural30 15304 18299 17
Berkhamsted East21 19349 16319 16
Bennetts End27 17261 20227 20
Northchurch16 20161 22114 23
Nash Mills12 22231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton6 25153 23147 22
Tring East8 23128 24111 24
Ashridge7 2499 25106 25

Kings Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 202411
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Five Acres (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Waterside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Rockcliffe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Ridgeway Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nash Mills Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Langley Hill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Station Footpath (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Willow Edge (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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