Chorleywood Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most common crime category in Chorleywood during April 2024, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes. This contrasts with the UK average for the same category, where Chorleywood’s rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents was 77% below the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 77.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Three Rivers, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower crime rates. Anti-social behaviour (16.7% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (16.7%) followed closely, both significantly below their respective UK averages. Seasonal factors in April—such as the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity—likely influenced crime patterns, though the overall low volume suggests minimal seasonal spikes. The absence of major retail hubs or high-traffic zones may explain the comparatively low rates of shoplifting and public order offences, which are typically driven by urban centres. While violence remained the most frequent category, its low absolute numbers align with the area’s generally tranquil environment, though this may shift with changing demographics or external influences.

April 2024 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, and a 100% rise in public order offences, moving from 1 to 2. Possession of weapons also doubled, with one incident reported for the first time this year. These increases contrast with a 50% decline in burglary, which dropped from 2 to 1, and a 27.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences, falling from 11 to 8. The latter decrease aligns with the UK average for this category, though Chorleywood’s rate remains significantly below the national figure. Vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) was 36% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or lower traffic density. Residents may find the sharp drop in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a possible success in community policing efforts or targeted interventions. The absence of major spikes in shoplifting—despite the Easter period—further reinforces the area’s low crime profile, though the small sample size means trends should be monitored over longer periods.

Chorleywood’s crime rate in April 2024 (1.7 per 1,000) was 4.0% lower than the previous month’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, remains a local benchmark without direct UK comparison. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 588 residents—a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the area’s population of 14,111. This places Chorleywood in stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face a monthly exposure rate of 7.7 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s effectiveness in maintaining safety, though it also underscores the need for continued vigilance. With crime rates consistently below national averages, Chorleywood’s experience suggests that factors such as strong community engagement, limited commercial density, and proactive local policing may play a role in sustaining this low-risk environment.