Crime Rate in Rickmansworth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rickmansworth Town

The total recorded crimes in Rickmansworth Town, Three Rivers, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rickmansworth Town crime rate of 4.56 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Rickmansworth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Northway with total crimes: 4
  • The Drive with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rickmansworth Town has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Three Rivers)CrimesRank (Three Rivers)CrimesRank (Three Rivers)
Leavesden89 1890 1718 2
Penn & Mill End69 2613 7453 8
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

Rickmansworth Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411
April 202417

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rickmansworth Town in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Northway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. The Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Wensum Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Ebury Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Frogmoor Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Solomon'S Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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