Hertfordshire Constabulary

Is Rickmansworth and District Safe?

Crime statistics for Rickmansworth and District. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 4,983 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,983 Crimes (last 24 months)
44.5% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓18.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 4,983 total crimes recorded in Rickmansworth and District

Violent Crime
1,709 34.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
927 18.6%
Shoplifting
438 8.8%
Other Theft
426 8.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
323 6.5%
Vehicle Crime
292 5.9%
Public Order
283 5.7%
Burglary
239 4.8%
Drugs
115 2.3%
Other Crime
104 2.1%
Robbery
56 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
27 0.5%
Theft from Person
25 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
19 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Rickmansworth and District — last 24 months

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Safest Areas Near Rickmansworth and District

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Rickmansworth and District by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rickmansworth and District safe?

Rickmansworth and District has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,238 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 18.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Rickmansworth and District are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Rickmansworth and District in the last 12 months?

2,238 crimes were recorded in Rickmansworth and District in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 18.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,745 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,709 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Rickmansworth and District?

The most common crime in Rickmansworth and District is Violent Crime, with 1,709 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 76.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Rickmansworth and District increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Rickmansworth and District is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 18.5% — from 2,745 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,238 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Rickmansworth and District?

Rickmansworth and District has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Rickmansworth and District compare to the Hertfordshire Constabulary average?

Rickmansworth and District has a safety score of 10/100, while the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area average is 8/100. Rickmansworth and District is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Rickmansworth and District?

44.5% of crimes recorded in Rickmansworth and District resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hertfordshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Rickmansworth and District?

1,709 violent crimes were recorded in Rickmansworth and District in the last 12 months — representing 76.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 927 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Rickmansworth and District last updated?

The crime data for Rickmansworth and District was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Rickmansworth and District with other areas?

You can compare Rickmansworth and District with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.