Crime Rate in South Oxhey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Oxhey

The total recorded crimes in South Oxhey, Three Rivers, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Oxhey crime rate of 3.73 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 South Oxhey, encompassing approximately 15,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
South Oxhey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Fairfield Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • St Andrews Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is South Oxhey?

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

  • Relative to Three Rivers:

    • In 2024, South Oxhey reported a higher crime volume than the Three Rivers average, with 783 crimes compared to 595. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Oxhey witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

    • In 2023, South Oxhey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Three Rivers average, with 668 crimes compared to 512. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Oxhey witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Three Rivers.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Oxhey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Oxhey has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 3th out of 12 in the Three Rivers, UK

In 2024, the total South Oxhey crimes were 783. The crime rate of South Oxhey in 2024 was 50.31 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Oxhey were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.92 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Three Rivers.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Oxhey)CrimesRank (South Oxhey)CrimesRank (South Oxhey)
Rickmansworth Town67 2835 2751 1
Leavesden97 1890 1718 2
Abbots Langley & Bedmond49 7655 6672 3
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

South Oxhey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202516
February 202516
January 202528
December 202413
November 202413
October 202432
September 202430
August 202420
July 202425
June 202452
May 202423

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 202436
May 20245

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 202424
August 202415
July 202412
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations South Oxhey in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fairfield Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. St Andrews Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Matlock Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blackford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Gleneagles Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Johnstone Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Ainsdale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Oakdale Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Martins Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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