Chorleywood Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chorleywood’s crime rate in May 2025 remained 63% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 residents, with a total of 3.0 crimes reported per 1,000 people. This figure, while showing a 23.7% increase compared to April, still places the area among the safest in the UK. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, yet this rate was 47% below the UK average for the same category. Other theft and vehicle crime followed, contributing 14.3% and 9.5% respectively. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and bank holidays, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and socialising, potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the significant declines in burglary and vehicle crime—57.1% and 42.9% respectively—suggest that local initiatives or environmental factors may be deterring property-related offences. The overall picture illustrates a balance between areas of concern and marked improvements, with the area’s low crime rate continuing to reflect its character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Three Rivers. While the increase in anti-social behaviour and theft from the person requires monitoring, the broader trend remains one of safety and stability, consistent with the area’s historical profile.

May 2025 saw notable decreases in burglary and vehicle crime, with burglary falling 57.1% from seven to three incidents and vehicle crime dropping 42.9% from seven to four. These reductions may partly explain the overall crime rate remaining significantly below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged 200%, rising from one to three incidents, while theft from the person and other crime both doubled, increasing from zero to one. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight areas requiring closer attention. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 50% of all crimes, yet this rate was 47% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The combination of declines in property-related crimes and increases in anti-social behaviour suggests a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics, such as longer evenings and bank holidays, which may have influenced social interactions and outdoor activity.

Chorleywood's crime rate in May 2025 rose 23.7% from 2.4 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents compared to April, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem low but highlights the sporadic nature of incidents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 336 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, it underscores the importance of consistent community vigilance. The increase in overall crime rate contrasts with the previous month’s stability, suggesting potential shifts in local activity patterns or seasonal factors. However, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, with only 42 incidents reported across the area’s 14,111 residents, emphasizing the relatively low-risk environment despite the upward trend.