Crime Rate in Penn & Mill End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penn & Mill End

The total recorded crimes in Penn & Mill End, Three Rivers, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn & Mill End crime rate of 2.57 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 Penn & Mill End, encompassing approximately 14,785 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penn & Mill End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Uxbridge Road with total crimes: 13
  • Berry Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penn & Mill End?

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

  • Relative to Three Rivers:

    • In 2024, Penn & Mill End reported a higher crime volume than the Three Rivers average, with 613 crimes compared to 595. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Penn & Mill End had fewer crimes than the Three Rivers average, with 453 crimes compared to 512. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penn & Mill End recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penn & Mill End Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penn & Mill End has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 9th out of 12 in the Three Rivers, UK

In 2024, the total Penn & Mill End crimes were 613. The crime rate of Penn & Mill End in 2024 was 41.46 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penn & Mill End were around 453 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.64 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penn & Mill End)CrimesRank (Penn & Mill End)CrimesRank (Penn & Mill End)
Rickmansworth Town57 5835 2751 1
Leavesden59 4890 1718 2
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
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

Penn & Mill End 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Other theft 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, 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 (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202512
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202511
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 202520
April 20258
March 202528
February 202512
January 202521
December 202417
November 202415
October 202413
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243

High Crime Locations Penn & Mill End in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penn & Mill End postcode area is presented below.

1. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Other theft5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Berry Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Orchard Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Middleton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Clarkfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Greenway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edinburgh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Aldbury Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Williamson Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swannells Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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