Total Crime Rate
76.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Milthorne Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dickinsons , and the 97th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Milthorne Close (WD3 4AG) in the last 12 months was 76.2 per 1,000 residents and was 31.6% higher than the Dickinsons average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Milthorne Close (WD3 4AG), the main crime hotspot is near Scots Hill Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dickinsons| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Uplands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chess Vale Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scots Hill Close | Under investigation |
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