Crime in Rickmansworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,810 crimes were recorded in Rickmansworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rickmansworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Rickmansworth
- Types of crime in Rickmansworth
- Rickmansworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rickmansworth
- Streets with the most crime in Rickmansworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rickmansworth
- Demographics of Rickmansworth
- Questions about crime in Rickmansworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (597), anti-social behaviour (385) and other theft (205) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 653rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rickmansworth | Three Rivers | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,810 | 6,482 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 23,254 | 95,807 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Rickmansworth of any year here (1,810 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,810 | 77.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,680 | 72.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,725 | 74.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,499 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,440 | 61.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,569 | 67.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,706 | 73.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,692 | 72.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,611 | 69.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 162 |
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 179 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 168 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 127 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rickmansworth recorded notably more other theft (37% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (54% below) and other crime (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 39 to 48 and other theft rose from 171 to 205, while burglary fell from 63 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 597 | 25.7 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 385 | 16.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Other theft | 205 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 203 | 8.7 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Public order | 109 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.2 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Rickmansworth; the highest is Watford (Watford) (103.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Moor Park (33.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rickmansworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood | 505 | 35.3 | -55% |
| Moor Park | 194 | 33.6 | -57% |
| Watford (Watford) | 14,259 | 103.7 | +33% |
| Bushey | 1,818 | 64.1 | -18% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,115 | 67.3 | -14% |
| Little Chalfont | 381 | 52.0 | -33% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -43% |
| Bricket Wood | 295 | 55.3 | -29% |
Of the 4 areas within Rickmansworth, Penn & Mill End had the highest crime rate (95.8 per 1,000) and Durrants the lowest (38.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn & Mill End | Neighbourhood | 6,636 | 636 | 95.8 |
| Rickmansworth Town | Neighbourhood | 8,652 | 772 | 89.2 |
| Dickinsons | Neighbourhood | 7,069 | 349 | 49.4 |
| Durrants | Neighbourhood | 6,609 | 252 | 38.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Rickmansworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (216).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 216 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road | 205 |
| On or near Grove Crescent | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near High Street | 43 |
| On or near Shepherd'S Lane | 43 |
| On or near Station Road | 36 |
| On or near Elm Way | 35 |
| On or near Church Street | 31 |
| On or near Williamson Way | 27 |
Of the 1,425 crimes in Rickmansworth with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 385 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 622 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 445 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Rickmansworth has an estimated population of 23,254 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rickmansworth average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rickmansworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rickmansworth a safe place to live?
Rickmansworth recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 653rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Rickmansworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 597 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (385).
Is crime in Rickmansworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rickmansworth was up 8% on the year before: 1,810 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,680 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rickmansworth?
About 23,254 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rickmansworth?
Rickmansworth is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.