Three Rivers Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Three Rivers’ crime rate in December 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 40.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower-than-average crime levels, a trend that aligns with its suburban and rural character. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30% of all reported crimes — a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, exactly half the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 22.3%, though it remained slightly above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the impact of festive events and increased social activity in local neighbourhoods. Other theft and criminal damage were also well below national benchmarks, with the latter at 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.6. These patterns are consistent with the area’s demographics, where a mix of residential communities and limited commercial hubs may reduce opportunities for certain offences. The seasonal context of December — marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes — may have contributed to a minor uptick in specific crimes, though the overall trajectory remains firmly below the UK average.

December 2023 witnessed a 50% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 3 incidents — though this remains 100% below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 80%, from 10 to 2 cases, and robbery decreased by two-thirds, from 6 to 2. These shifts suggest seasonal influences: the drop in weapons-related offences may reflect reduced public gatherings during the holiday period, while the small rise in theft from the person could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 50% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s lower population density and limited late-night venues. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 8% above the UK average, tied to festive disturbances in local communities.

December 2023 saw a 26.9% reduction in Three Rivers' crime rate compared to November, dropping from 5.9 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the usual seasonal dip in property crimes during winter months. below the UK average. With 13 crimes reported daily on average, the local figure translates to one reported crime for every 232 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not provided here. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s relative safety, with violent crimes at 1.3 per 1,000 — half the UK average for that category. These figures suggest a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels, potentially influenced by the district’s mix of suburban and rural areas, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may reduce opportunities for certain offences.