Kings Hill Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of around 9,500 residents, 27 crimes reported in February 2026 translates to one incident for every 350 people. This equates to a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing Kings Hill 54.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (44.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.8%) and vehicle crime (11.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. While the overall rate remains low, the prominence of violent crimes may partly reflect the area’s built-up character, where interactions in residential and commercial spaces could contribute to such incidents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.3 per 1,000, meaning Kings Hill’s rate is 44% below this benchmark. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, is 56% below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of lower disruptive activity in the area. Vehicle crime, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 14% below the UK average, influenced by the area’s relatively limited retail or industrial infrastructure compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal dip in outdoor activity may also suppress property crimes, though the total property crime rate (33.3% of all crimes) remains proportionally balanced with other categories. This data illustrates a crime profile consistent with a low-density built-up area where community dynamics and seasonal rhythms play a significant role in shaping reported incidents.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+200%), theft from the person (+100%), and drug-related incidents (+100%), all of which were previously unreported in January. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal emerging trends that may warrant closer attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, other theft, and criminal damage and arson all fell by 50% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in crime mix towards more targeted offences. The violent crime category, accounting for 44.4% of all incidents, remains significantly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000), which is 44% lower than the national benchmark. This contrast highlights Kings Hill’s unique profile, where violent incidents are relatively rare despite the category’s prominence in the local breakdown. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 56% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, suggesting a broader societal trend of reduced public disorder in the area. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting may indicate a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas, particularly as the month’s low outdoor activity could have redirected attention to indoor spaces.

Kings Hill’s crime rate in February 2026 (2.9 per 1,000) was 15.6% lower than the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 350 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively safe environment compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per 28 days, a rate that aligns with the low overall crime profile and the seasonal context of limited outdoor activity. When scaled to the population of 9,452, the monthly exposure of 1-in-350 residents is lower than the UK average, which would be significantly higher given the national rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This suggests that Kings Hill’s built-up character, combined with its seasonal rhythms, creates a unique microcosm of crime prevention. The previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000, while still below the UK average, shows a measurable improvement, potentially influenced by factors such as increased community engagement or seasonal lulls. For local residents, the daily crime figure of one incident per 28 days provides a tangible reference point, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering a crime in the area remains exceptionally low.