Chorleywood Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chorleywood’s crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 is 53.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a markedly safer environment compared to the national picture. This built-up area within Three Rivers, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, saw violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) constitute the largest share of crimes (26%), followed by criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—may partly explain patterns in crime types. For instance, the relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) could align with increased outdoor activity during Bonfire Night, while the low rate of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) contrasts with typical retail crime spikes during Black Friday. Anti-social behaviour, though common in many areas, remains 43% below the UK average, reflecting the community’s strong social cohesion or effective local policing strategies. The overall crime profile suggests a place where property crime and violent crime are managed effectively, though the sharp contrast with national rates warrants further consideration of local factors such as demographics, infrastructure, or policing priorities.

November 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 400% (from 2 to 10 incidents), a jump that may be linked to Bonfire Night celebrations. This spike contrasts sharply with the 87.5% drop in vehicle crime (from 8 to 1 incidents), potentially influenced by reduced traffic or changes in parking patterns during the month. Other theft also rose by 100%, while possession of weapons increased by the same percentage, indicating possible shifts in local dynamics or reporting practices. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1 incidents), and robbery rates dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), though these decreases may be temporary or tied to seasonal factors. The breakdown shows Chorleywood’s violent crime rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 65% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violence compared to other areas. However, the rate of criminal damage and arson is 19% above the UK average, highlighting a unique vulnerability in this category that differs from the national trend.

Chorleywood’s crime rate in November 2023 remained stable at 3.5 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, indicating no significant month-on-month change. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregated monthly statistics. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 282 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 14,111, this suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the 26% share of violence and sexual offences highlights areas for targeted attention. The UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 means that Chorleywood’s residents face roughly half the national risk of encountering crime, a disparity that could reflect a combination of local policing efforts, community characteristics, or socioeconomic factors. These figures, when contextualised with the area’s population size, illustrate a place where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent, requiring ongoing vigilance and strategic resource allocation.