Crime Rate in Abbots Langley & Bedmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbots Langley & Bedmond

The total recorded crimes in Abbots Langley & Bedmond, Three Rivers, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbots Langley & Bedmond crime rate of 6.32 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 Abbots Langley & Bedmond, encompassing approximately 7,758 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Abbots Langley & Bedmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Way with total crimes: 6
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Tylersfield with total crimes: 5

How safe is Abbots Langley & Bedmond?

To understand the safety of Abbots Langley & Bedmond, we need to analyze Abbots Langley & Bedmond crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Three Rivers:

    • In 2024, Abbots Langley & Bedmond reported a higher crime volume than the Three Rivers average, with 655 crimes compared to 595. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbots Langley & Bedmond witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

    • In 2023, Abbots Langley & Bedmond experienced a greater number of crimes than the Three Rivers average, with 672 crimes compared to 512. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbots Langley & Bedmond witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Three Rivers, Abbots Langley & Bedmond has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Abbots Langley & Bedmond Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abbots Langley & Bedmond has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Three Rivers, UK

In 2024, the total Abbots Langley & Bedmond crimes were 655. The crime rate of Abbots Langley & Bedmond in 2024 was 84.43 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbots Langley & Bedmond were around 672 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.62 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbots Langley & Bedmond)CrimesRank (Abbots Langley & Bedmond)CrimesRank (Abbots Langley & Bedmond)
Rickmansworth Town67 2835 2751 1
Leavesden97 1890 1718 2
South Oxhey58 3783 3668 4
Carpenders Park54 4770 4562 6
Oxhey Hall & Hayling49 6613 8618 5
Dickinsons42 8716 5549 7
Penn & Mill End53 5613 7453 8
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross34 9424 11441 9
Gade Valley33 10544 9398 10
Chorleywood North & Sarratt32 11436 10354 11
Durrants21 12254 12245 12
Moor Park & Eastbury18 13207 13232 13

Abbots Langley & Bedmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20258
March 202519
February 202526
January 202523
December 202422
November 202415
October 202430
September 202416
August 202426
July 202412
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 20259
February 202512
January 202511
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202418
August 202410
July 202411
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
November 20243

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 202410
November 202410
October 202417
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Abbots Langley & Bedmond in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abbots Langley & Bedmond postcode area is presented below.

1. Chapel Way (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Love Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Tylersfield (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Meadow Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bell Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Jacketts Field (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Seabrook Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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