Total Crime Rate
67.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kings Langley , and the 210th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Lane (WD4 8JP) in the last 12 months was 67.5 per 1,000 residents and was 3.6% higher than the Kings Langley average (65.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (WD4 8JP), the main crime hotspot is near Langley Hill Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kings Langley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Nap | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Langley Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Avenue Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langley Hill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Langley Hill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Langley Hill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waterside | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jubilee Walk | Under investigation |
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