Chiswell Green Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chiswell Green's crime profile in July 2024 reveals a starkly low overall rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This disparity is particularly pronounced in violent crimes, which accounted for 63.2% of all recorded incidents—despite the rate of 2.0 per 1,000 being 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes (12 vs 4) challenges typical urban crime patterns, where property crimes often outnumber violent ones. This anomaly may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up district within St Albans, where proximity to town centres and cultural events could contribute to a higher proportion of interpersonal crimes. Seasonal factors also play a role: July's peak summer conditions, with schools out and festivals in full swing, may have increased opportunities for confrontations in public spaces. However, the absence of major spikes in property-related crimes like burglary or vehicle crime suggests that the area's low population density and relatively quiet residential character may mitigate such risks. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 79% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's reputation as a relatively safe environment. These patterns are consistent with broader trends in commuter towns and suburban areas, where community cohesion and lower socioeconomic diversity often correlate with reduced crime rates. The data also highlights a notable absence of significant spikes in drug-related crimes, which remained well within UK averages, further distinguishing Chiswell Green from more densely populated urban centres.

July 2024 marked a sharp increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising by 200% from one incident to three. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, may reflect heightened activity during the summer months when local festivals and events draw larger crowds. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 50% compared to the previous month, dropping from four to two, suggesting a possible correlation with seasonal changes in public behaviour. The violent crime category, which constituted 63.2% of all recorded crimes, remained 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast with national trends. The single drug-related incident reported in July represents a 100% increase from the previous month, though it remains within the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns in the area, with no single factor clearly driving the changes observed.

Chiswell Green's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 20.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, which has consistently lagged behind the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a sparse but persistent level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 6,029 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 317 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low probability of experiencing crime for individuals living in Chiswell Green compared to other areas. The drop from April to July may be partly explained by seasonal factors, as summer months often see reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The population context further reinforces that the area's crime patterns are proportionally less impactful than in more densely populated or economically diverse regions.