Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richmond Way area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt , and the 89th lowest 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 Richmond Way (WD3 3SE) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 36.6% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richmond Way (WD3 3SE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Warwick Way (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chorleywood North & Sarratt| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Warwick Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winton Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dover Way | Under investigation |
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