Crime Rate in Leavesden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leavesden

The total recorded crimes in Leavesden, Three Rivers, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leavesden crime rate of 4.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Leavesden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fraser Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Warner Drive with total crimes: 5
  • College Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Three Rivers.

    • 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 areas in the Three Rivers.

  • 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 July 2025 the Leavesden has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leavesden)CrimesRank (Leavesden)CrimesRank (Leavesden)
Rickmansworth Town57 5835 2751 1
Dickinsons83 1716 5549 7
South Oxhey82 2783 3668 4
Abbots Langley & Bedmond49 7655 6672 3
Oxhey Hall & Hayling60 3613 8618 5
Carpenders Park55 6770 4562 6
Penn & Mill End38 9613 7453 8
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross43 8424 11441 9
Gade Valley27 12544 9398 10
Chorleywood North & Sarratt34 10436 10354 11
Moor Park & Eastbury32 11207 13232 13
Durrants23 13254 12245 12

Leavesden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202523
May 202534
April 202534
March 202524
February 202526
January 202522
December 202418
November 202415
October 202437
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202526
May 202534
April 202526
March 202534
February 202523
January 202534
December 202413
November 202426
October 202426
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 202417
November 202412
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 202411
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Leavesden in July 2025

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

1. Fraser Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Warner Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. College Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Allans Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Tait Place (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Harlech Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Austinwood Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Woodside Mews (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Ridgehurst Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. De Havilland Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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