Crime in Moor Park: statistics, rates and trends
189 crimes were recorded in Moor Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Moor Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Moor Park
- Types of crime in Moor Park
- Moor Park compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Moor Park
- Streets with the most crime in Moor Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moor Park
- Population and deprivation in Moor Park
- Questions about crime in Moor Park
- About this data
189 crimes were recorded in Moor Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Moor Park has the 1,380th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moor Park | Three Rivers | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 189 | 6,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.7 | 67.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,771 | 95,807 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moor Park was highest in the year to July 2018 (239 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (189). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 189 | 32.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 199 | 34.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 204 | 35.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 218 | 37.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 204 | 35.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 206 | 35.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 215 | 37.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 207 | 35.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 239 | 41.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moor Park 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 violence and sexual offences (+25%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-26%) and vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 13.9 | 0.40 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -22% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -9% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.7 | 0.27 | -41% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +60% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -20% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.5 | 0.08 | -73% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moor Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moor Park recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moor Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moor Park recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moor Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moor Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moor Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moor Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moor Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moor Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moor Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moor Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moor Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moor Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moor Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moor Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moor Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moor Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moor Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moor Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moor Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moor Park recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moor Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moor Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moor Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moor Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moor Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moor Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Moor Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moor Park.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moor Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth | 1,784 | 76.7 | +134% |
| Watford (Watford) | 14,210 | 103.3 | +215% |
| Bushey | 1,825 | 64.4 | +97% |
| Chorleywood | 522 | 36.5 | +11% |
| Harrow | 22,040 | 81.9 | +150% |
| Hillingdon | 32,425 | 101.0 | +208% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,082 | 65.3 | +99% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | +34% |
1 areas within Moor Park, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Moor Park & Eastbury had the highest rate (32.7 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.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park & Eastbury | Neighbourhood | 5,771 | 189 | 32.7 |
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 Moor Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moor Lane Crossing | 38 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 12 |
| On or near Dwight Road | 12 |
| On or near Westbury Road | 10 |
| On or near Sandy Lodge Road | 9 |
| On or near Old'S Close | 8 |
| On or near Mountview | 7 |
| On or near Woodhouse Eaves | 7 |
| On or near Heron Walk | 6 |
| On or near Sandy Lodge Way | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moor Park 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 33.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 58 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 13.8% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Moor Park has an estimated population of 5,771. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moor Park sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moor Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% |
| Social rented homes | 0.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Moor Park a safe place to live?
Moor Park recorded 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Moor Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Moor Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moor Park was down 5% on the year before: 189 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moor Park?
Moor Park is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Moor Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.