Chiswell Green Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chiswell Green's crime profile in March 2023 is defined by a marked predominance of violent crimes over property-related offences. With a total crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—53.9% below the UK average—the area's safety record is strikingly favourable. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences constituted 42.9% of all incidents, the largest single category, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.8%) and other theft (19.1%). This violent focus contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes often dominate in urban areas. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced this pattern, as longer evenings and the clocks changing could have increased social interactions in public spaces, contributing to the higher proportion of violent incidents. However, the area's low burglary and criminal damage rates—both well below UK averages—suggest a residential environment with strong community oversight or physical security measures. The relatively low number of property crimes, despite the area's built-up nature, may reflect its position within St Albans, where larger commercial hubs absorb more retail-related crime. This mix of violent and non-violent offences indicates a community where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent than theft or burglary, a trend consistent with smaller, more cohesive neighbourhoods. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the area's proximity to urban centres, further underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts or the influence of socio-economic factors that deter certain types of criminal activity.

The crime mix in March 2023 reveals a distinct pattern: violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 42.9% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (45% below). This contrast with the UK suggests that Chiswell Green's social dynamics may prioritise community cohesion over more volatile environments. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 23% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents. However, 'other theft' was 19% above the UK average, pointing to a specific vulnerability in this category that could warrant localised awareness. The balance between violent and property crimes—violent crimes dominated at 42.9%—may reflect the area's character as a built-up district with limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres.

In March 2023, Chiswell Green recorded 21 crimes over 31 days, equating to roughly one crime per day. This daily figure, while low, reflects the area's overall safety profile compared to the UK average. On a monthly basis, the crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 287 residents. For context, this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which highlights the area's relative safety. With a population of 6,029, the small number of crimes recorded suggests that the built-up area within St Albans maintains a stable environment with minimal criminal activity. The low daily and monthly crime counts indicate that residents are unlikely to encounter crime on a regular basis, reinforcing the area's reputation as a safer neighbourhood within a larger urban context.