Chorleywood Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chorleywood's crime profile in November 2025 continues to show a marked divergence from the UK average, with a total rate of 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents—57.5% below the national figure of 7.3 per 1,000. This built-up area within Three Rivers maintains a consistently low crime environment, though seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping appear to influence specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.1% of all incidents, a category where Chorleywood's rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 57% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 15.9% of total crimes, aligns with patterns seen in retail-heavy areas, likely exacerbated by the proximity of Black Friday sales. Vehicle crime, though lower than the UK average (0.3 vs 0.4 per 1,000), saw a 100% month-on-month increase, possibly linked to increased traffic during seasonal events. The area's relatively low exposure to burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.1 per 1,000) suggests a combination of effective local policing and community cohesion. While the overall crime rate edged up by 10.2% compared to October, Chorleywood's position as a commuter-oriented suburb with limited nightlife may explain its sustained safety compared to more densely populated urban centres.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime and other theft both doubling compared to the previous month. This 100% increase in these categories may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as increased anti-social behaviour during dark evenings or heightened retail activity linked to Black Friday. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 60%, potentially linked to targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in community activity. Violence and sexual offences. of total crimes, remained 57% below the UK average for this category. A striking anomaly was the 11% increase in drug-related crimes compared to the UK average. of local incidents. Residents may find the 100% rise in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance in parking areas during the month.

Chorleywood's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 10.2% increase from the previous month's 2.8 per 1,000. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 57.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 321 residents, reflecting a low monthly exposure compared to national standards. Daily crime activity averaged just one incident per day, underscoring the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 14,111, the rate remains far below the UK norm, suggesting that Chorleywood's community continues to experience a significantly safer environment than the average across England and Wales. This consistency with historical patterns indicates that local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic stability—likely contribute to the area's sustained low crime levels.