Crime Rate in Three Rivers: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Three Rivers

The total recorded crimes in Three Rivers, UK in March 2025 are around 564 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Three Rivers crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Three Rivers, encompassing approximately 93,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (206) incidents (11.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (132) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Three Rivers Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Buxton Path with total crimes: 14
  • Anvil Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 9

Three Rivers Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is Three Rivers?

To understand the safety of Three Rivers, we need to analyze Three Rivers crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Three Rivers has recorded 7,740 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 82.54 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 202 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,661 crimes with a crime rate of 71.03, ranking it 237 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Three Rivers demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 7740 crimes compared to 12270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Three Rivers witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Three Rivers had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 6,661 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Three Rivers witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Three Rivers is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, Three Rivers has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Three Rivers Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Leavesden (89 crimes), and the safest, Moor Park & Eastbury (10 crimes), is 79 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Three Rivers.

Similarly, the area of Leavesden & Garston Manor (104 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chorleywood (16 crimes), with a difference of 88 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Three Rivers.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leavesden89
Penn & Mill End69
Rickmansworth Town58
Oxhey Hall & Hayling57
Abbots Langley & Bedmond48

Safest Wards:

Carpenders Park38
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross36
Chorleywood North & Sarratt24
Durrants14
Moor Park & Eastbury10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leavesden & Garston Manor104
Rickmansworth West66
Abbots Langley65
Mill End, Heronsgate & Maple Cross59
Oxhey Hall & Hayling57

Safest Areas:

Carpenders Park38
Croxley North & Sarratt31
Moor Park & Batchworth23
Rickmansworth North & Loudwater19
Chorleywood16

Three Rivers Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Three Rivers has recorded 564 crimes with crime rate of 6.01 ranking 9770th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total Three Rivers crimes were 7,740. The crime rate of Three Rivers in 2024 was 82.54 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking it 202 danzarous in the UK. Three Rivers ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Three Rivers were around 6,661 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.03 (year) or 5.92 (month) ranking 237 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, Three Rivers ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Three Rivers

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire916 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire802 910,643 108,958 9
St Albans941 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,419 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne737 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage890 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,045 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,068 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,619 119,226 117,362 1

Three Rivers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (206 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (132 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 184 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (200 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 212 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (226 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (202 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (139 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (180 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (130 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (182 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (119 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 186 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 142 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (416 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (276 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202527
January 202548
December 202449
November 202449
October 202438
September 202443
August 202445
July 202442
June 202492

A total of 469 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202570
January 202563
December 202432
November 202441
October 202430
September 202444
August 202464
July 202440
June 202458

A total of 1351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 135.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025132
February 2025116
January 2025102
December 202491
November 2024104
October 2024139
September 2024130
August 2024119
July 2024142
June 2024276

A total of 167 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 202514
December 202415
November 20249
October 202419
September 202415
August 202415
July 20248
June 202452

A total of 2194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 219.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025206
February 2025184
January 2025200
December 2024212
November 2024226
October 2024202
September 2024180
August 2024182
July 2024186
June 2024416

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 328 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202518
January 202528
December 202439
November 202444
October 202420
September 202427
August 202431
July 202416
June 202478

A total of 543 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202532
January 202536
December 202458
November 202442
October 202450
September 202433
August 202445
July 202476
June 2024130

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 202515
December 202412
November 202412
October 202420
September 202410
August 202410
July 20245
June 202416

A total of 487 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202549
January 202541
December 202446
November 202447
October 202442
September 202449
August 202446
July 202445
June 202480

A total of 351 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202528
January 202525
December 202431
November 202432
October 202437
September 202426
August 202433
July 202438
June 202476

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202414
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
June 20242

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 202413
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

High Crime Locations Three Rivers in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Three Rivers postcode area is presented below.

1. Buxton Path (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Anvil Avenue (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Bell Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Woodland Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting3
5. Ashleys (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Drugs1
6. Hop Garden Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3

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