Total Crime Rate
66.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Baldwins Lane area has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt , and the 110th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Baldwins Lane (WD3 3LJ) in the last 12 months was 66.1 per 1,000 residents and was 35.1% higher than the Chorleywood North & Sarratt average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 39.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 87.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 244.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Baldwins Lane (WD3 3LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Baldwins Lane. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chorleywood North & Sarratt| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Scarborough Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Baldwins Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Winton Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hertford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Norwich Way | Under investigation |
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