Crime Rate in Three Rivers: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Three Rivers

The total recorded crimes in Three Rivers, UK in February 2026 are around 504 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Three Rivers crime rate of 5.37 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (193) incidents (-7.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-34.95% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
Three Rivers Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Uxbridge Road with total crimes: 15
  • Parsonage Close with total crimes: 7

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Three Rivers has recorded 504 crimes with crime rate of 5.37 ranking 227th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire873 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire674 910,643 108,958 9
St Albans858 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,037 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne705 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage812 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield828 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere758 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,409 119,226 117,362 1

Three Rivers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 193 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (208 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (103 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 214 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (207 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (222 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (103 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (189 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (125 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (227 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (123 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1478 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202667
January 2026103
December 202577
November 202569
October 2025103
September 2025125
August 2025123
July 2025140
June 2025150
May 2025152
April 2025121
March 2025132
February 2025116

A total of 418 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202636
December 202533
November 202540
October 202526
September 202535
August 202525
July 202540
June 202523
May 202531
April 202537
March 202535
February 202527

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 391 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202632
December 202523
November 202531
October 202532
September 202541
August 202526
July 202540
June 202533
May 202539
April 202525
March 202525
February 202528

A total of 496 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202633
December 202530
November 202526
October 202527
September 202534
August 202535
July 202542
June 202550
May 202541
April 202544
March 202542
February 202549

A total of 215 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202633
December 202521
November 202528
October 202520
September 202516
August 202510
July 202510
June 20257
May 202510
April 20252
March 202511
February 202513

A total of 469 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202615
December 202540
November 202532
October 202539
September 202548
August 202543
July 202535
June 202545
May 202532
April 202539
March 202541
February 202532

A total of 297 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202631
December 202528
November 202524
October 202529
September 202520
August 202511
July 202518
June 202524
May 202518
April 202524
March 202527
February 202518

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20254
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254

A total of 143 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 202511
November 202512
October 20257
September 202514
August 20256
July 202510
June 202515
May 202512
April 202514
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 2660 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 204.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 231 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026193
January 2026208
December 2025214
November 2025207
October 2025222
September 2025189
August 2025227
July 2025231
June 2025215
May 2025218
April 2025146
March 2025206
February 2025184

A total of 644 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202647
December 202538
November 202548
October 202576
September 202558
August 202565
July 202554
June 202542
May 202543
April 202531
March 202527
February 202570

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20257
July 202510
June 20254
May 20253
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254

High Crime Locations Three Rivers in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Other theft1
Burglary1
2. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Other theft7
3. Parsonage Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Other theft1
4. Otley Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Williamson Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Chapel Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary3

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