Crime in Chorleywood: statistics, rates and trends
505 crimes were recorded in Chorleywood in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chorleywood at a glance
- Crime trends in Chorleywood
- Types of crime in Chorleywood
- Chorleywood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chorleywood
- Streets with the most crime in Chorleywood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chorleywood
- Demographics of Chorleywood
- Questions about crime in Chorleywood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), anti-social behaviour (74) and shoplifting (57) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,344th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chorleywood | Three Rivers | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 505 | 6,482 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.3 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,309 | 95,807 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chorleywood of any year here (505 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 505 | 35.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 573 | 40.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 521 | 36.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 562 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 535 | 37.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 608 | 42.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 667 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 41.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 587 | 41.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (78% below) and criminal damage and arson (72% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 57 to 28 and criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 12.9 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 5.2 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 4.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 1.5 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chorleywood; the highest is Watford (Watford) (103.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Moor Park (33.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth | 1,810 | 77.8 | +121% |
| Little Chalfont | 381 | 52.0 | +47% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | +25% |
| Moor Park | 194 | 33.6 | -5% |
| Amersham | 761 | 44.2 | +25% |
| Watford (Watford) | 14,259 | 103.7 | +194% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,115 | 67.3 | +91% |
| Bovingdon | 341 | 56.3 | +60% |
Of the 2 areas within Chorleywood, Chorleywood South & Maple Cross had the highest crime rate (63.9 per 1,000) and Chorleywood North & Sarratt the lowest (43.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | Neighbourhood | 7,385 | 472 | 63.9 |
| Chorleywood North & Sarratt | Neighbourhood | 7,658 | 334 | 43.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Chorleywood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Edinburgh Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Waterfield | 18 |
| On or near Berry Lane | 17 |
| On or near Swannells Walk | 13 |
| On or near Aldbury Road | 10 |
| On or near Capell Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Quickwood Close | 10 |
| On or near Betjeman Gardens | 9 |
Of the 431 crimes in Chorleywood with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chorleywood has an estimated population of 14,309 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%) and less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chorleywood average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chorleywood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chorleywood a safe place to live?
Chorleywood recorded 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,344th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chorleywood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Chorleywood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chorleywood was down 12% on the year before: 505 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 573 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chorleywood?
About 14,309 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chorleywood?
Chorleywood is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.