Crime Rate in Leavesden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leavesden

The total recorded crimes in Leavesden, Three Rivers, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leavesden crime rate of 6.80 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 Leavesden, encompassing approximately 13,096 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Leavesden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anvil Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Hop Garden Way with total crimes: 9
  • Gates Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Leavesden?

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

  • Relative to Three Rivers:

    • In 2024, Leavesden reported a higher crime volume than the Three Rivers average, with 890 crimes compared to 595. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leavesden witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Leavesden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Three Rivers average, with 718 crimes compared to 512. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leavesden witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leavesden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leavesden has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Three Rivers, UK

In 2024, the total Leavesden crimes were 890. The crime rate of Leavesden in 2024 was 67.96 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leavesden were around 718 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.83 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Three Rivers)CrimesRank (Three Rivers)CrimesRank (Three Rivers)
Rickmansworth Town58 3835 2751 1
Penn & Mill End69 2613 7453 8
Abbots Langley & Bedmond48 5655 6672 3
South Oxhey39 7783 3668 4
Carpenders Park38 9770 4562 6
Oxhey Hall & Hayling57 4613 8618 5
Dickinsons44 6716 5549 7
Gade Valley38 8544 9398 10
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross36 10424 11441 9
Chorleywood North & Sarratt24 11436 10354 11
Durrants14 12254 12245 12
Moor Park & Eastbury10 13207 13232 13

Leavesden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202526
January 202522
December 202418
November 202415
October 202437
September 202415
August 202416
July 202420
June 202464
May 202418
April 202412

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202523
January 202534
December 202413
November 202426
October 202426
September 202421
August 202418
July 202422
June 202446
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 202411
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 202417
November 202412
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 202411
April 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Leavesden in March 2025

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

1. Anvil Avenue (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
2. Hop Garden Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
3. Gates Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
4. Chequers Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
5. Woodside Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Moore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Edson Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Orchard Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Curtiss Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Keble Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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