Chorleywood Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Chorleywood in December 2025 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents — 67.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Three Rivers, a commuter belt suburb near London, exhibits a unique crime mix that reflects both its character and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.6% of all incidents, a figure that was 65% below the UK average. This suggests a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, and the area's commuter-oriented nature, which may reduce opportunities for violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 15.6%, likely influenced by the festive season's social dynamics and the challenges of managing public spaces during peak holiday periods. Property crimes, including burglary and criminal damage, accounted for 37.5% of incidents, but these remained below national averages. The seasonal context of December — with its Christmas shopping peak, dark evenings, and empty homes over the holidays — appears to have shaped the crime picture. While property crimes may have been deterred by increased retail security measures and reduced foot traffic, the surge in criminal damage and arson (+300% month-on-month) raises questions about unmet needs or vulnerabilities in the community during this period. This data underscores the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to local contexts, balancing seasonal awareness with targeted interventions.

December 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with criminal damage and arson surging by 300% compared to the previous month. This spike, from one to four incidents, may reflect the impact of dark winter evenings and holiday-related activity. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 57.1%, aligning with a seasonal lull in retail crime during the Christmas period. The balance between property and violent crime remained distinct: 40.6% of incidents involved violence and sexual offences, a category that was 65% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply (+150%), suggesting a possible link to increased social gatherings during the festive season. Burglary remained slightly above the UK average (7% higher), though this was offset by a 75% decline in drug-related offences, which may indicate targeted policing efforts or reduced availability of illicit substances in the area.

Chorleywood's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 27.2% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in local dynamics. With 32 total crimes reported over 31 days, the area saw an average of one crime per day — a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 441 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of crime within this built-up area. This monthly exposure metric, when scaled to the population of 14,111, highlights the manageable nature of crime in Chorleywood compared to broader UK trends. The reduction in crime rate may align with seasonal patterns, such as the holiday period reducing opportunities for certain offences. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (+300%) raises questions about specific local factors that might have contributed to this anomaly.