Crime Rate in Dickinsons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dickinsons

The total recorded crimes in Dickinsons, Three Rivers, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dickinsons crime rate of 4.15 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 Dickinsons, encompassing approximately 10,122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dickinsons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazelbank with total crimes: 6
  • Community Way with total crimes: 5
  • Scots Mill Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dickinsons?

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

  • Relative to Three Rivers:

    • In 2024, Dickinsons reported a higher crime volume than the Three Rivers average, with 716 crimes compared to 595. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dickinsons witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

    • In 2023, Dickinsons experienced a greater number of crimes than the Three Rivers average, with 549 crimes compared to 512. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dickinsons Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dickinsons has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 8th out of 12 in the Three Rivers, UK

In 2024, the total Dickinsons crimes were 716. The crime rate of Dickinsons in 2024 was 70.73 (year) or 5.89 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dickinsons were around 549 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.24 (year) or 4.52 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dickinsons)CrimesRank (Dickinsons)CrimesRank (Dickinsons)
Rickmansworth Town67 2835 2751 1
Leavesden97 1890 1718 2
Abbots Langley & Bedmond49 7655 6672 3
South Oxhey58 3783 3668 4
Carpenders Park54 4770 4562 6
Oxhey Hall & Hayling49 6613 8618 5
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

Dickinsons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 202515
February 202524
January 20259
December 202436
November 202444
October 20244
September 202414
August 202413
July 202418
June 202450
May 202419

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 202510
February 202518
January 202513
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 202412
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20247
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dickinsons in May 2025

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

1. Hazelbank (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Community Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Scots Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Hollowtree Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Oakleigh Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Heckford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Scots Hill Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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