Chorleywood is among the top 10 safest small towns in Hertfordshire, and is the 64th safest overall out of Hertfordshire's 140 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Chorleywood in 2021 was 37 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Hertfordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 58% lower than the Hertfordshire rate of 58 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Chorleywood is the 157th safest small town, and the 5,291st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2020, Chorleywood was the worst small town in Hertfordshire for vehicle crime, with 15 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2019 was also a bad month for Chorleywood residents, when it was Hertfordshire's most dangerous small town for other theft, recording 12 crimes at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. Chorleywood recorded 4 reports of bicycle theft during August 2019, making its crime rate of 0.34 the worst small town for bicycle theft in Hertfordshire that month.
The most common crimes in Chorleywood are violence and sexual offences, with 156 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 13. This is 8% higher than 2020's figure of 144 offences and a difference of 1.04 from 2020's crime rate of 12. Chorleywood's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 200% from 2020's figure of 3 crimes.
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91% lower, regional crime rate
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107% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Chorleywood is 91% lower than the East of England and 107% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Chorleywood represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 | 428 |
| 2020 | 35 | 409 |
| 2019 | 38 | 447 |
| 2018 | 32 | 377 |
| 2017 | 32 | 366 |
| 2016 | 29 | 334 |
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| Chorleywood | Hertfordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 89 | 7.66 | 24,485 | 20.58 | 169% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.17 | 1,331 | 1.12 | 559% safer |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.36 | 3,117 | 2.62 | 22% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 33 | 2.84 | 6,856 | 5.76 | 103% safer |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.03 | 2,448 | 2.06 | 100% safer |
| Other Crime | 13 | 1.12 | 1,397 | 1.17 | 4.5% safer |
| Other Theft | 46 | 3.96 | 6,802 | 5.72 | 44% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.09 | 613 | 0.52 | 478% safer |
| Public Order | 23 | 1.98 | 5,245 | 4.41 | 123% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.09 | 525 | 0.44 | 389% safer |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.72 | 5,743 | 4.83 | 181% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.09 | 907 | 0.76 | 744% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 81 | 6.97 | 6,670 | 5.61 | 20% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 156 | 13.43 | 27,368 | 23.01 | 71% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croxley Green | 23 | 1.69 | 2080% safer |
| Sandridge | 27 | 2.30 | 1502% safer |
| London Colney | 24 | 2.47 | 1391% safer |
| Berkhamsted | 673 | 35.43 | 4.0% safer |
| Sawbridgeworth | 333 | 36.71 | 0.35% safer |
| Chorleywood | 428 | 36.84 | - |
| Tring | 489 | 39.12 | 6% more dangerous |
| Royston | 719 | 42.19 | 13% more dangerous |
| North Mymms | 394 | 42.27 | 13% more dangerous |
| Baldock | 481 | 45.27 | 19% more dangerous |
| Welwyn | 416 | 45.88 | 20% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near The Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Upper Hill Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Station Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Chestnut Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near High View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Capell Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near South Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near High View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Parkfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lower Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Brushwood Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lynwood Heights | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near The Mount | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lime Tree Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Brushwood Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lynwood Heights | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Quickley Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near St Peters Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.69 | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 0.95 | 1.4 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.34 | 0.17 | 0.60 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.2 | 6 | 3.4 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.52 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.77 | 2.1 | 0.95 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.17 | 0.34 | - | 0.09 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood | 36.84 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 45% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 55% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 59% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 59% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 67% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 70% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 72% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 72% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 76% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood | 203 | 35 | Second |
| Rickmansworth North & Loudwater | 332 | 54 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Chorleywood change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Chorleywood saw a 1,400% increase in violence and sexual offences. Chorleywood saw a large fall in other theft during July, when it fell by 92% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +120% | +60% | +125% | -40% | -9% | +43% | - | -33% | +125% | -40% |
| Burglary | - | +400% | - | +50% | +100% | +133% | -40% | -20% | -63% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -33% | -50% | - | -83% | -75% | +300% | +300% | - | +200% | -33% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +67% | -50% | -20% | - | -92% | -20% | -50% | -77% | +25% | -75% |
| Public Order | - | - | - | +50% | - | - | -33% | -67% | +100% | - |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -25% | +100% | -20% | -38% | +67% | -50% | +14% | -60% | +11% | -78% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -56% | +17% | +133% | +9% | -6% | +1,400% | +22% | -29% | +89% | -14% |
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