Crime in Three Rivers: statistics, rates and trends

6,432 crimes were recorded in Three Rivers in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,297 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Three Rivers has the 232nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Three Rivers was highest in the year to July 2026 (6,432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (5,743). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Three Rivers over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in drugs (+92%) and possession of weapons (+35%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and robbery (-44%).

Violence and sexual offences in Three Rivers

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Three Rivers recorded 2,297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Three Rivers

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Three Rivers recorded 1,240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Three Rivers

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Three Rivers recorded 667 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Three Rivers

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Three Rivers recorded 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Three Rivers

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Three Rivers recorded 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Three Rivers

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Three Rivers recorded 355 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Three Rivers

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Three Rivers recorded 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Three Rivers

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Three Rivers recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Three Rivers

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Three Rivers recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Three Rivers

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Three Rivers recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Three Rivers

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Three Rivers recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Three Rivers

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Three Rivers recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Three Rivers

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Three Rivers recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Three Rivers

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Three Rivers recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Three Rivers, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Three Rivers.

20 areas within Three Rivers, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Maple Cross had the highest rate (111.4 per 1,000) and Moor Park & Eastbury the lowest (32.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Three Rivers over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Three Rivers over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Three Rivers has an estimated population of 95,807. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Three Rivers sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Three Rivers. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.