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 March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn & Mill End crime rate of 4.67 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Penn & Mill End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashleys with total crimes: 9
  • Uxbridge Road with total crimes: 8
  • Swannells Walk with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Penn & Mill End has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Three Rivers)CrimesRank (Three Rivers)CrimesRank (Three Rivers)
Rickmansworth Town58 3835 2751 1
Leavesden89 1890 1718 2
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

Penn & Mill End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202512
January 202521
December 202417
November 202415
October 202413
September 202413
August 202420
July 202419
June 202436
May 202418
April 202410

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 202416
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 202418

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 6 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
June 20242

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

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
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Penn & Mill End in March 2025

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

1. Ashleys (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
3. Swannells Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Springwell Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Clarkfield (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Edinburgh Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shepherds Farm (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Berry Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Fearney Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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