Chiswell Green Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chiswell Green's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the monthly tally. At 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 51.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000—a disparity that highlights its status as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. The data shows that 50% of crimes were violent (12 incidents), compared to 33% for property crimes (8 incidents), a reversal of the usual pattern in similar commuter suburbs. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and extended daylight hours, which could increase informal social interactions in public spaces. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) remain 28% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 50% below the national rate. Despite the rise in violent crime, the area's low overall rate is consistent with its character as a largely residential, low-density built-up area within St Albans, where commercial activity and nightlife are limited. The data suggests that local demographics and geography—such as the proximity to main roads and the absence of major retail hubs—may contribute to the area's relatively low property crime rates, even as violent incidents fluctuate with seasonal patterns. The UK average for criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000) is 18% higher than Chiswell Green's rate (0.5 per 1,000), indicating that the area's physical environment may offer some protection against such crimes, due to the presence of more private property or community oversight. These patterns underscore the complex relationship between crime types and local conditions, with Chiswell Green's data serving as a microcosm of how built-up areas within larger towns can diverge from national trends based on their specific social and spatial characteristics.

June 2024 saw a stark shift in crime composition, with violent crimes (12 incidents) accounting for 50% of total reported crimes, compared to property crimes (8 incidents) at 33%. This reversal of the usual property-violence balance may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during summer evenings or changes in community activity patterns. Violent and sexual offences more than doubled from 6 to 12, a 100% increase, while criminal damage and arson surged by 200% (1 to 3). These spikes contrast with declines in other theft (down 66.7%) and anti-social behaviour (down 20%). The area's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) remains 28% below the UK average for this category, suggesting that local factors—such as the built-up area's proximity to St Albans' quieter residential zones—may temper broader national trends. Residents may find the 100% rise in violent offences particularly concerning, though the overall rate remains well below the UK's 2.8 per 1,000.

Chiswell Green's crime rate in June 2024 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 50.2% increase compared to May's 2.7 per 1,000. This rise, though notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in June—a figure consistent with its historically low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 251 residents, a rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. While the increase from May may raise questions, the context of Chiswell Green as a built-up area within St Albans—a commuter hub with limited nightlife and commercial activity—suggests that local factors, rather than systemic trends, are likely influencing the shift. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the increase, the area remains among the safest in the UK, with crime levels far below the national average.