Three Rivers Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 95,807 residents, Three Rivers recorded 472 crimes in April 2023, equating to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 people. This figure is 34.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer local authority districts in England. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28.0% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents—46% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 25.6% of total crimes at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, slightly above the UK average by 10%. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and springtime, likely influenced these patterns, as increased outdoor activity may have contributed to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Property crimes as a whole remained well below UK averages, with vehicle crime at 0.5 per 1,000 (11% above the UK average) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% below the UK average). The data suggests a local environment where community engagement and policing efforts may be effective in mitigating violent crime, though targeted interventions could address the modest rise in anti-social behaviour. The area’s rural character, combined with its mix of suburban and urban pockets, likely plays a role in shaping these trends, with lower population density contributing to the overall lower crime rate compared to more densely populated regions.

April 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from zero to four incidents. This spike may partly explain the increased focus on vehicle-related crimes, as bicycle theft often occurs in areas with high foot traffic. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, potentially reflecting seasonal changes in outdoor activity or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 39.1%, reaching 121 incidents, a figure 10% above the UK average for this category. This increase may be linked to the Easter holiday period, which can bring more transient populations to the area. Meanwhile, burglary rates dropped by 27.6%, aligning with a broader trend of property crimes remaining below UK averages. Residents may find the 34.7% gap between Three Rivers’ crime rate and the UK average a useful context for understanding local safety compared to national trends.

In April 2023, Three Rivers recorded 472 crimes, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly 16 crimes reported daily, a figure that underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 203 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, reflects the local context of a largely rural district with a mix of urban and suburban areas. The population of 95,807 means that the absolute number of crimes—472—represents a manageable scale compared to larger cities. However, the slight upward trend in the crime rate suggests a need for continued monitoring, particularly given the seasonal context of Easter and increased outdoor activity, which may contribute to shifts in criminal behaviour.