Kings Hill Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Kings Hill recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.3% below the UK average of 7.1. This translates to one reported crime for roughly every 278 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 38.2% of total), followed by other theft (8 incidents, 23.5%) and criminal damage (5 incidents, 14.7%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with warmer months. Violence and sexual offences in Kings Hill were 44% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s character as a relatively quiet residential zone with limited nightlife activity. Other theft, however, was 84% above the UK average, a stark contrast that suggests specific local factors may be at play, such as targeted property vulnerabilities or shifts in criminal behaviour during the post-holiday period. The overall crime rate remains significantly lower than national averages, reflecting the area’s small population and the absence of major commercial or industrial hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates.

January 2025 saw a 36.4% increase in Kings Hill’s crime rate compared to December, rising from 2.6 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This jump was driven by a 700% surge in other thefts, which rose from one to eight incidents—a shift that may reflect heightened activity in areas with unsecured properties or vulnerable assets. Other theft in Kings Hill was 84% above the UK average, a figure that highlights a significant local deviation from national trends. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, falling from two to one incident—a decline that could align with seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic and fewer opportunities for opportunistic theft. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with violent crimes accounting for 38.2% of the total (compared to 23.5% for property crimes), a balance that contrasts with the UK average where property crimes often dominate. Anti-social behaviour and burglary were both 67% and 69% below their respective UK averages, suggesting the area’s community-focused environment may contribute to lower levels of disorderly conduct.

Kings Hill’s crime rate in January 2025 (3.6 per 1,000) was 36.4% higher than the previous month’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000, marking a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the potential for sudden spikes in specific categories such as other theft. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 278 residents—a statistic that contextualises the risk as relatively minimal for individuals living in the area. With a population of 9,452, the low overall rate reinforces Kings Hill’s status as a safer-than-average location, though the 700% increase in other thefts highlights the need for vigilance in areas where such crimes are concentrated. The UK-wide comparison further illustrates this duality: while Kings Hill’s violent crime rate was 44% below the national average, its other theft rate was 84% above, a disparity that may reflect local conditions such as the distribution of residential properties or the presence of unsecured storage. These figures collectively illustrate an area where the majority of residents face minimal daily risk, but targeted vulnerabilities can occasionally lead to sharp increases in specific crime types.