Three Rivers Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 95,807, 456 crimes were recorded in Three Rivers during April 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant discrepancies between local and national rates in recent months. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.5% of all reported incidents (139 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%, 101 cases) and other theft (8.8%, 40 cases). These patterns align with the area’s likely character as a mixed suburban and semi-rural district, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced property crime rates. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: the transition into spring, with increased outdoor activity during Easter, may have influenced the distribution of violent and anti-social offences. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Three Rivers (1.5 per 1,000) is 43% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations. However, the relatively high share of anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average (17% below) could reflect local challenges in managing public spaces or unmet community needs. While the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks, the data underscores the importance of sustained efforts to address specific local issues without overgeneralising about the area’s broader safety profile.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with several categories experiencing significant month-on-month changes. Violence and sexual offences fell by 26.1% (from 188 to 139 cases), a decline that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during Easter or improved policing in high-risk areas. Conversely, three categories saw sharp increases: possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 2 cases), theft from the person doubled (from 0 to 1 case), and 'other crime' increased by 100% (from 7 to 14 cases). These anomalies warrant careful monitoring, though their small absolute numbers mean they may not indicate systemic issues. In terms of UK comparisons, Three Rivers’ rate for violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) is 43% below the national average, while anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) is 17% below the UK rate of 1.3 per 1,000. However, vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) is 5% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), suggesting local challenges in securing parking areas or managing traffic-related incidents. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the 26.1% drop in violent crime, which could indicate successful community initiatives or temporary seasonal effects. Local authorities may want to investigate the sudden rise in weapon possession and theft from the person, though these figures are too small to draw definitive conclusions without further data.

The crime rate in Three Rivers during April 2025 (4.8 per 1,000) represents a 10.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 210 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average (which, if available, would likely be higher given Three Rivers’ overall performance). Considering the area’s population of 95,807, the 456 reported crimes equate to roughly 0.48% of the population being directly affected by crime in April. This rate is lower than the UK average, which suggests that Three Rivers may benefit from factors such as strong community engagement, effective local policing, or a demographic profile that includes fewer high-risk populations. However, the comparison to the UK average should not overshadow the importance of addressing local issues, such as the small but notable rise in weapon possession and theft from the person. Residents may find the 210-resident-per-crime metric useful for contextualising how frequently crime impacts their immediate surroundings, though it is essential to remember that this is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily fluctuations.