Chilton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chilton's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 13.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a marked divergence from national trends, with violence and sexual offences comprising 31.7% of all reported crimes — significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 23.2% of total crimes, a rate 105% above the UK average. These patterns are consistent with Chilton's built-up character, where high-density living and transient populations may exacerbate incidents of disorder. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely contributes to these figures through increased tourism and the temporary emptying of homes, which may heighten burglary risks. However, the data also shows some areas of lower-than-average crime: burglary rates in Chilton are 26% below the UK average, due to the area's compact nature and limited residential spread. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime: while property crimes accounted for 30.5% of the total (25 incidents), violent crimes made up 31.7% (26 incidents), indicating a relatively balanced but elevated mix. This balance may be influenced by local factors such as the presence of community spaces that see high foot traffic, which could both facilitate anti-social behaviour and create opportunities for interpersonal conflicts. The data also highlights a notable rise in 'other crime' incidents, which now account for 4.9% of all crimes — a category that may include unclassified or emerging types of criminal activity. As with any statistical analysis, these figures should be contextualized within Chilton's specific environment, where the interplay of seasonal dynamics and local demographics likely shapes the crime profile.

August 2025 saw a sharp 300% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 1 to 4, while vehicle crime more than doubled from 1 to 3. These surges, coupled with an 111.1% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 9 to 19), indicate a significant shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, contributing 31.7% of total crimes — 43% above the UK average. Conversely, burglary in Chilton was 26% below the national rate, though this may reflect the area's built-up nature and limited residential density. The 7.3% share of public order offences, 72% above the UK average, aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, when heightened foot traffic and transient populations may contribute to such incidents. Residents should note that anti-social behaviour now accounts for 23.2% of all crimes, a rate 105% above the UK average — a figure that could indicate localized pressures in community spaces.

Chilton's crime rate in August 2025 rose to 13.0 per 1,000 residents, a 49.0% increase from the previous month's 8.8 per 1,000. This shift places the area significantly above its own recent trajectory, with daily crime averaging 3 incidents across 31 days. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 77 residents — a stark monthly exposure figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to the area's population of 6,287. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Chilton's rate is 60.5% higher, though this disparity is not uniform across crime types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while burglary rates in Chilton are 26% below the UK average, other categories like anti-social behaviour and violence are elevated. This contrast suggests local factors — such as the area's built-up character and potential seasonal influences — may be amplifying certain crime patterns while tempering others.