Chiswell Green Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Chiswell Green, the crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 translates to a daily risk of encountering crime at a rate significantly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, which is 66.2% below the national benchmark, underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, even as seasonal factors such as shorter days and Halloween may typically influence crime dynamics. The breakdown of incidents reveals that anti-social behaviour and violence accounted for over 60% of all reported crimes, with the former occurring at a rate 38% below the UK average and the latter 70% below. These figures suggest that local factors—such as community cohesion, proximity to urban services, or the built-up character of the area—may play a role in mitigating criminal activity. The low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary and other theft, further reinforces the area’s safety, with these categories remaining well below UK averages. Seasonal context, including the clocks going back and darker evenings, could have influenced the types of incidents reported, though the overall trend remains one of stability. The combination of low crime rates and a balanced distribution of incident types indicates that Chiswell Green’s residents face a markedly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national picture, even during periods typically associated with increased crime.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 61.5% compared to the previous month, likely reflecting seasonal changes such as the clocks going back and reduced daylight hours. This decrease contrasts with increases in burglary, criminal damage, and other theft, each doubling from September’s figures—though these remain low in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime, occurred at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 38% below the UK average, suggesting community-specific factors may contribute to its lower prevalence. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 70% below the UK average, a stark deviation that may align with the area’s built-up nature and potential for community policing. Residents may find the 61.5% drop in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as this category often drives local concerns. The absence of significant increases in property crimes, despite the seasonal context, further illustrates the area’s consistent safety profile.

In October 2023, Chiswell Green’s crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 33.4% decline from the previous month’s 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained reduction in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents for residents. Monthly exposure to crime further illustrates this: over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 377 residents, underscoring the area’s overall safety compared to broader UK trends. This monthly aggregate highlights that the likelihood of encountering crime in Chiswell Green remains significantly lower than the UK average, even when considering the seasonal shift towards darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. The population context also plays a role—Chiswell Green’s smaller size, combined with its integration within St Albans, likely contributes to a more closely monitored and community-driven environment, potentially deterring criminal activity. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s built-up character and proximity to urban services, suggest that local factors may reinforce the lower crime rate despite seasonal fluctuations.