Crime Rate in Three Rivers: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Three Rivers

The total recorded crimes in Three Rivers, UK in July 2025 are around 642 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Three Rivers crime rate of 6.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (231) incidents (7.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (28.57% increase)
Three Rivers Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Uxbridge Road with total crimes: 12
  • Buxton Path with total crimes: 11

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, Dickinsons (83 crimes), and the safest, Durrants (23 crimes), is 60 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Three Rivers.

Similarly, the area of Croxley Green (88 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chorleywood (21 crimes), with a difference of 67 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Three Rivers.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Dickinsons83
South Oxhey82
Oxhey Hall & Hayling60
Leavesden59
Rickmansworth Town57

Safest Wards:

Penn & Mill End38
Chorleywood North & Sarratt34
Moor Park & Eastbury32
Gade Valley27
Durrants23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Croxley Green88
South Oxhey82
Leavesden & Garston Manor66
Abbots Langley62
Oxhey Hall & Hayling60

Safest Areas:

Rickmansworth West48
Moor Park & Batchworth41
Croxley North & Sarratt37
Rickmansworth North & Loudwater30
Chorleywood21

Three Rivers Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Three Rivers has recorded 642 crimes with crime rate of 6.85 ranking 241th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire1,058 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire846 910,643 108,958 9
St Albans1,187 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,488 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne964 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage973 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,142 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

Three Rivers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 231 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 140 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (215 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (218 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (152 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (146 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (121 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 539 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202550
May 202541
April 202544
March 202542
February 202549
January 202541
December 202446
November 202447
October 202442
September 202449
August 202446

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20253
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 1496 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025140
June 2025150
May 2025152
April 2025121
March 2025132
February 2025116
January 2025102
December 202491
November 2024104
October 2024139
September 2024130
August 2024119

A total of 2402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 200.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 231 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025231
June 2025215
May 2025218
April 2025146
March 2025206
February 2025184
January 2025200
December 2024212
November 2024226
October 2024202
September 2024180
August 2024182

A total of 465 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202523
May 202531
April 202537
March 202535
February 202527
January 202548
December 202449
November 202449
October 202438
September 202443
August 202445

A total of 158 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202512
April 202514
March 20257
February 202513
January 202514
December 202415
November 20249
October 202419
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202510
April 20252
March 202511
February 202513
January 202515
December 202412
November 202412
October 202420
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 488 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202545
May 202532
April 202539
March 202541
February 202532
January 202536
December 202458
November 202442
October 202450
September 202433
August 202445

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 318 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202518
April 202524
March 202527
February 202518
January 202528
December 202439
November 202444
October 202420
September 202427
August 202431

A total of 541 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202542
May 202543
April 202531
March 202527
February 202570
January 202563
December 202432
November 202441
October 202430
September 202444
August 202464

A total of 374 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202533
May 202539
April 202525
March 202525
February 202528
January 202525
December 202431
November 202432
October 202437
September 202426
August 202433

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 202413
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations Three Rivers in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting27
Robbery3
2. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Other theft5
Drugs1
3. Buxton Path (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
5. Fraser Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Henbury Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
Anti-social behaviour1

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