Total Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hastings Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt , and the 18th 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 Hastings Way (WD3 3SQ) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.4% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 5.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hastings Way (WD3 3SQ), 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 | Burglary | Dover Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hertford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Baldwins Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Norwich Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Scarborough Drive | Under investigation |
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