Chorleywood Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,111 residents, 37 crimes were recorded in Chorleywood during August 2024 — equivalent to 0.26% of the population being directly involved in a reported crime. This rate of 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents places the area 68.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (19 incidents, 51.4% of total), followed by vehicle crime (7 cases, 18.9%) and anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 10.8%). This mix suggests a pattern influenced by local characteristics: the area’s commuter town identity may contribute to vehicle crime, while the lower-than-average violent crime rate could reflect a combination of community cohesion and the presence of fewer late-night venues compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors also appear relevant, with August’s peak holiday season increasing risks for property crimes in unoccupied homes, though this did not materialise in the data. The relatively low overall crime rate, particularly for violent offences, contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 48% of all crimes. This divergence may be partly explained by Chorleywood’s suburban character, which often correlates with lower exposure to concentrated deprivation and higher levels of community engagement.

August 2024 saw an 18.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 16 to 19 cases — the most significant month-on-month rise among all categories. This jump occurred despite an overall 43.2% decrease in the area’s crime rate compared to July 2024, suggesting a combination of specific crime trends and broader patterns. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 91.7% (from 12 to 1 case), and burglary dropped by 83.3% (from 6 to 1 case), marking the sharpest declines. These reductions may be linked to seasonal factors: August’s high summer temperatures and long evenings could have reduced opportunities for arson, while increased community activity during the school holidays might have acted as a deterrent to burglary. Vehicle crime remained stable at 7 cases, a rate (0.5 per 1,000) that is 11% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 — a narrow but statistically significant difference that could reflect local infrastructure, such as commuter parking areas or retail zones. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4 cases), with its rate (0.3 per 1,000) remaining 79% below the UK average. This suggests that Chorleywood’s community policing efforts or local norms may be effectively curbing disruptive behaviour, even during the summer months.

The crime rate in August 2024 (2.6 per 1,000) represented a 43.2% decrease from July’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000, marking one of the most substantial monthly declines in recent records. On a daily basis, this translated to approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period — a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 381 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than many comparable suburban areas, reflecting Chorleywood’s broader safety record. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the stark contrast with the UK average: if Chorleywood’s crime rate were to match the national average, the area would see an additional 42 crimes per month. This disparity is particularly evident in violent crime, where the area’s rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average. For residents, this means that the likelihood of experiencing a violent crime in Chorleywood is about half that of the average UK resident. However, the slight above-average rate for vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) suggests that while the area is generally safe, targeted measures may still be needed to address specific vulnerabilities, such as securing car parks near local amenities.