Three Rivers Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Three Rivers shifted markedly in November 2024, with violent offences accounting for 34.6% of all reported crimes compared to 37.2% for property crimes. This near-equal split contrasts with earlier months when property crime typically dominated, suggesting a possible seasonal influence or evolving crime dynamics. The overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents places Three Rivers 21.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may reflect the district's suburban character and lower population density. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, with 197 incidents recorded, a figure 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.2% of total crimes, while shoplifting fell 42% below the UK average at 0.4 per 1,000. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have contributed to the rise in violent incidents. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting and public order offences could indicate effective policing of retail areas or a smaller transient population. This data underscores the need for continued monitoring of violent crime trends, particularly as the year-end holiday period approaches.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 133% (from 3 to 7). Burglary also doubled compared to October, moving from 20 to 40 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal patterns linked to holiday shopping or increased home occupancy. These spikes contrast with declines in other areas, including a 40% drop in 'other crime' (from 15 to 9) and a 25% reduction in drug-related incidents (from 16 to 12). The property-to-violent crime balance shifted with violent crime making up 34.6% of all incidents compared to 37.2% for property crimes—a reversal of earlier trends. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 14% above the UK average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in car parks or transport hubs. Shoplifting remained 42% below the UK average at 0.4 per 1,000, a figure that may be influenced by Three Rivers' retail infrastructure or local policing initiatives. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas experiencing the recent burglary surge, while the overall crime rate remains well below national averages.

The crime rate in Three Rivers rose 2.4% from 5.8 per 1,000 in October to 6.0 per 1,000 in November, a modest increase that places the district still firmly below the UK average. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 168 residents. This ratio, while slightly higher than the UK average in previous months, remains comparatively low given the district's population of 95,807. The previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000 suggests a seasonal fluctuation that may be tied to the transition from autumn to winter, with darker evenings potentially increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the overall trajectory of Three Rivers' crime statistics continues to show a long-term downward trend relative to the UK. The daily crime count, while consistent with past months, may appear higher to residents due to the concentration of incidents in specific categories like burglary and theft from the person. When contextualised against the district's population size, the crime rate remains relatively low, reinforcing Three Rivers' status as a safer-than-average area despite the recent upticks in certain crime types.