Chorleywood Crime Overview
Chorleywood is among the top 5 safest small towns in Hertfordshire, and is the 54th safest overall out of Hertfordshire's 141 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Chorleywood in 2020 was 35 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Hertfordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 70% lower than the Hertfordshire rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Chorleywood is the 176th safest small town, and the 5,345th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2020, Chorleywood was the worst small town in Hertfordshire for burglary, with 8 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.69 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2020 was also a bad month for Chorleywood residents, when it was Hertfordshire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 15 crimes at a rate of 1.3 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 144 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 12. This is 17% higher than 2019's figure of 120 offences and a difference of 2.06 from 2019's crime rate of 10. Chorleywood's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 33% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Chorleywood to other towns and cities
See how Chorleywood shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Chorleywood and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Chorleywood Crime Map
Crime in Chorleywood Compared To Hertfordshire
Summary of Crimes in Chorleywood This Year
| Chorleywood | Hertfordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 87 | 7.49 | 26,059 | 21.91 | 193% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.34 | 1,506 | 1.27 | 274% safer |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.05 | 4,023 | 3.38 | 17% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 38 | 3.27 | 7,241 | 6.09 | 86% safer |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.38 | 2,624 | 2.21 | 60% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.60 | 1,472 | 1.24 | 107% safer |
| Other Theft | 39 | 3.36 | 6,806 | 5.72 | 70% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.26 | 568 | 0.48 | 85% safer |
| Public Order | 15 | 1.29 | 5,557 | 4.67 | 262% safer |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.52 | 712 | 0.60 | 15% safer |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.95 | 6,358 | 5.35 | 463% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 79 | 6.80 | 6,730 | 5.66 | 17% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 144 | 12.39 | 26,803 | 22.53 | 82% safer |
Chorleywood Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croxley Green | 217 | 15.98 | 120% safer |
| Sandridge | 240 | 20.44 | 72% safer |
| Watford Rural | 703 | 31.71 | 11% safer |
| London Colney | 328 | 33.72 | 4.4% safer |
| Chorleywood | 409 | 35.20 | - |
| Abbots Langley | 772 | 35.43 | 0.65% more dangerous |
| Berkhamsted | 734 | 38.64 | 9% more dangerous |
| Tring | 485 | 38.80 | 9% more dangerous |
| Sawbridgeworth | 364 | 40.13 | 12% more dangerous |
| Royston | 689 | 40.43 | 13% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Chorleywood
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Chorleywood
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Other crime | On or near Chenies Road | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Other crime | On or near Chenies Road | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Copmans Wick | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Grovewood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Grovewood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Chalfont Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lawford Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lawford Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Whitelands Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Mount | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Other crime | On or near The Mount | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lawford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Lawford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Little Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Colley Land | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near South Cottage Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Goosefields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Drugs | On or near Bullsland Gardens | Local resolution |
| October 2021 | Burglary | On or near High Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Chorleywood Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.17 | 0.69 | 0.43 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.2 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.95 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.77 | 0.34 | 0.17 | 0.60 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.0 | 4.2 | 6 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.1 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.52 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.52 | 0.77 | 2.1 | 0.95 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 4.1 | 7 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | Getting worse |
Changes In Chorleywood's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Chorleywood to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood | 35.20 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 48% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 55% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 58% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 59% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 59% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 64% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 66% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 67% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 74% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 74% more dangerous |
Crime in Chorleywood's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood | 234 | 41 | Second |
| Rickmansworth North & Loudwater | 259 | 42 | First |
Crime in Chorleywood During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Chorleywood
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Chorleywood's local territorial police force is the Hertfordshire Constabulary.How dangerous is Chorleywood?
Chorleywood is among the top 5 safest small towns in Hertfordshire.What is Chorleywood's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Chorleywood are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Chorleywood?
Chorleywood's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021