Total Crime Rate
14.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodland Lane (WD3 5LS) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 70.6% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Woodland Lane (WD3 5LS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Marlins Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hunters View (1 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 | Burglary | Heritage Walk | Under investigation |
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