Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East Results

      A
      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
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,634 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East
      B London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,061
      3,634
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,453
      4,022
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.4%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East
      B London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      Violent Crime
      994 ↓8%
      1,211 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      658 ↓14%
      609 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      383 ↑5%
      480 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      167 ↓40%
      293 ↑9%
      Burglary
      122 ↓19%
      121 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      182 ↓18%
      268 ↓9%
      Drugs
      86 ↑76%
      57 ↑46%
      Public Order
      129 ↓18%
      138 ↓23%
      Robbery
      27 ↓34%
      26 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      186 ↓13%
      328 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓48%
      21 ↑31%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑160%
      29 ↑12%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓5%
      19 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓2%
      34 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East safer than London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,061 crimes in the last 12 months. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,634 crimes. Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      In Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (994 incidents). In London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East, it is Violent Crime (1,211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East recorded 658 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East recorded 609. 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 Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Violent crime in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East totalled 994 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,211 in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East recorded 3,453 crimes (now 3,061, a change of -11.4%). London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East recorded 4,022 crimes previously (now 3,634, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans 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. Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East has a resolution rate of 57.1% and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans 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 Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans 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 Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East or London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans 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.