Total Crime Rate
130.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt , and the 33rd highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Lane (WD3 6HL) in the last 12 months was 130.9 per 1,000 residents and was 167.4% 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 24 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 94.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (WD3 6HL), the main crime hotspot is near Downer Drive. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 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 | Public order | Alexandra Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Clutterbucks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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