Total Crime Rate
36.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heronsgate Road area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt , and the 99th 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 Heronsgate Road (WD3 5BA) in the last 12 months was 36.5 per 1,000 residents and was 25.4% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heronsgate Road (WD3 5BA), the main crime hotspot is near Lawford Avenue. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 | Other theft | Old Shire Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lawford Avenue | Under investigation |
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