Cheshunt East vs Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cheshunt East Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Cheshunt East vs Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cheshunt East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,061 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      57.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cheshunt East
      B Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,248
      3,061
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,103
      3,453
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      57.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheshunt East
      B Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East
      Violent Crime
      1,009 ↑4%
      994 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      647 ↓2%
      658 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      173 ↓1%
      383 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      189 ↑1%
      167 ↓40%
      Burglary
      105 ↓5%
      122 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      178 ↑2%
      182 ↓18%
      Drugs
      85 ↓11%
      86 ↑76%
      Public Order
      162 ↓4%
      129 ↓18%
      Robbery
      64 ↓15%
      27 ↓34%
      Shoplifting
      463 ↑54%
      186 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      62 ↓7%
      11 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓53%
      13 ↑160%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑19%
      19 ↓5%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑0%
      84 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cheshunt East safer than Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      Cheshunt East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,248 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 3,061 crimes. Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cheshunt East vs Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      Cheshunt East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East shows -11.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cheshunt East and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      In Cheshunt East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,009 incidents). In Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East, it is Violent Crime (994 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cheshunt East and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      Cheshunt East recorded 647 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East recorded 658. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Cheshunt East vs Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      Violent crime in Cheshunt East totalled 1,009 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 994 in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cheshunt East and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cheshunt East recorded 3,103 crimes (now 3,248, a change of +4.7%). Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East recorded 3,453 crimes previously (now 3,061, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheshunt East and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cheshunt East has a resolution rate of 31.2% and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheshunt East and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      Cheshunt East falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cheshunt East and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Cheshunt East or Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheshunt East and Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.