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Crime in Langley

Langley had 76 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 188.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 27 Maidstone areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 157% above the middle Maidstone area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

ME17, Maidstone · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Langley

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188.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 27Maidstone rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Mar 25 Apr 26 May 20 Jun 35 Jul 21 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Langley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2533%
anti-social behaviour2026%
shoplifting1317%
theft45%
other crime45%
criminal damage34%
vehicle crime34%
drugs23%

Langley against Maidstone

TypeLangley per 1,000Middle Maidstone areaChange
Violence6225.4▼ 19%
Burglary51.1–
Vehicle crime7.42.6–
Anti-social behaviour49.620.3▲ 54%
Theft and robbery9.98.1▼ 60%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Langley188.6▼ 7%
Parkwood133▲ 30%
Shepway126.6▲ 26%
Otham62.2▲ 26%
Downswood60.6▲ 20%
Langley Heath38.1▲ 23%
See every Maidstone area ranked on the crime in Maidstone page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Langley a safe area?

Langley had about 188.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 27 Maidstone areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Langley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and shoplifting (13).