Crime Rate in Gade Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gade Valley

The total recorded crimes in Gade Valley, Three Rivers, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gade Valley crime rate of 3.99 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 Gade Valley, encompassing approximately 8,269 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gade Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hemsley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Broomfield Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gade Valley?

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

  • Relative to Three Rivers:

    • In 2024, Gade Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Three Rivers average, with 544 crimes compared to 595.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gade Valley recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

    • In 2023, Gade Valley had fewer crimes than the Three Rivers average, with 398 crimes compared to 512. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gade Valley recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Three Rivers, Gade Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gade Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gade Valley has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 10th out of 12 in the Three Rivers, UK

In 2024, the total Gade Valley crimes were 544. The crime rate of Gade Valley in 2024 was 65.79 (year) or 5.48 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gade Valley were around 398 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.13 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gade Valley)CrimesRank (Gade Valley)CrimesRank (Gade Valley)
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
Dickinsons42 8716 5549 7
Penn & Mill End53 5613 7453 8
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross34 9424 11441 9
Chorleywood North & Sarratt32 11436 10354 11
Durrants21 12254 12245 12
Moor Park & Eastbury18 13207 13232 13

Gade Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 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 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
July 202413
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202516
February 202516
January 202512
December 202425
November 202417
October 20249
September 202417
August 202421
July 202414
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Gade Valley in May 2025

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

1. Hemsley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Broomfield Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ovaltine Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rosehill Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. High Acres (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gallows Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Home Park Mill Link (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Kings Langley (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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