Chorleywood Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Chorleywood during July 2023, 2.8 crimes were reported—a rate 66.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per 31 days, or a 1-in-362 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 43.6% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.8%) and violence and sexual offences (12.8%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of a summer month in a commuter-oriented built-up area, where increased outdoor activity and festivals may contribute to anti-social behaviour but also see a reduction in property crimes due to heightened community presence. The low violent crime rate, 86% below the UK average, suggests a generally stable social environment, though the presence of 5 reported violence-related incidents still warrants attention. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of typical urban concerns and the specific dynamics of a suburban commuter hub, where local festivals and events may influence crime trends more than broader national patterns.

July 2023 saw a 54.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 11 to 17 incidents—a jump that may reflect the heightened social activity of summer festivals and school holidays. Public order offences also doubled, with 2 reported cases compared to 1 in June, potentially linked to the increased foot traffic during local events. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 66.7% month-on-month, from 15 to 5, a decline consistent with the seasonal pattern of reduced late-night activity in a commuter-oriented area. Vehicle crime plummeted by 87.5%, from 8 to 1, likely due to fewer vehicles parked in residential areas during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour in Chorleywood remains 15% below the UK average, while violence and sexual offences are 86% below the national rate, highlighting the area’s relatively low risk profile for serious crimes. These shifts suggest that while community events may temporarily elevate certain low-level offences, they also appear to contribute to a safer environment for more severe crimes.

The crime rate in Chorleywood dropped from 3.8 per 1,000 in June to 2.8 per 1,000 in July—a 27.9% decrease, reflecting a continued trend of declining crime in the area. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime reported per day in July, a figure that underscores the low overall risk for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 362 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 14,111, this means that the vast majority of residents are unlikely to be directly affected by crime. The contrast between Chorleywood’s rates and the UK average is stark: anti-social behaviour is 15% below the national rate, while violent crimes are 86% below, illustrating a community that is markedly safer in key categories. These figures, when scaled to individual risk, suggest that a resident of Chorleywood is far less likely to experience a serious crime than the average UK citizen, though localised factors such as festivals may temporarily influence lower-level offences.