Crime Rate in Rickmansworth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rickmansworth Town

The total recorded crimes in Rickmansworth Town, Three Rivers, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rickmansworth Town crime rate of 5.26 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 Rickmansworth Town, encompassing approximately 12,726 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Rickmansworth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belfry Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Wensum Way with total crimes: 8
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Rickmansworth Town?

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

  • Relative to Three Rivers:

    • In 2024, Rickmansworth Town reported a higher crime volume than the Three Rivers average, with 835 crimes compared to 595. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rickmansworth Town witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

    • In 2023, Rickmansworth Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Three Rivers average, with 751 crimes compared to 512. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rickmansworth Town witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Three Rivers, Rickmansworth Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rickmansworth Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rickmansworth Town has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 5.26 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Three Rivers, UK

In 2024, the total Rickmansworth Town crimes were 835. The crime rate of Rickmansworth Town in 2024 was 65.61 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rickmansworth Town were around 751 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.01 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rickmansworth Town)CrimesRank (Rickmansworth Town)CrimesRank (Rickmansworth Town)
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
Gade Valley33 10544 9398 10
Chorleywood North & Sarratt32 11436 10354 11
Durrants21 12254 12245 12
Moor Park & Eastbury18 13207 13232 13

Rickmansworth Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 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 (11 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202514
March 202510
February 202518
January 202510
December 202415
November 202417
October 202414
September 202416
August 202412
July 202417
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202517
February 202516
January 202510
December 202420
November 202411
October 202414
September 20245
August 202414
July 202411
June 202412
May 202420

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rickmansworth Town in May 2025

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

1. Belfry Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Wensum Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Northway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Elm Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Upper Hill Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Heron Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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