Total Crime Rate
94.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Denham Way area has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Chorleywood South & Maple Cross , and the 66th highest crime rate of 277 local areas in Three Rivers .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Denham Way (WD3 9SP) in the last 12 months was 94.3 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% higher than the Chorleywood South & Maple Cross average (53.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 40.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denham Way (WD3 9SP), the main crime hotspot is near Franklins. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chorleywood South & Maple Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Ladywalk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dumbletons | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Uxbridge Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Old Uxbridge Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ladywalk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Chalfont Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Oakhill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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