Chiswell Green Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chiswell Green's August 2025 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places the area within a broader context of lower-than-average crime rates, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.2 per 1,000—23% below the UK average. The most common crimes reported were anti-social behaviour (35% of total incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (32.5%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). These patterns align with the area's characteristics as a built-up district within St Albans, where community-centric spaces and local amenities may contribute to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour. August, a peak holiday month, likely influenced crime trends through increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents during school holidays, factors that may have contributed to the 200% rise in shoplifting and the 133% surge in anti-social behaviour. Despite these increases, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic factors may be playing a role in maintaining this lower level of criminal activity. The seasonal context of August, with its associated changes in population density and activity patterns, provides a plausible explanation for the observed fluctuations in specific crime categories.

August 2025 saw a 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from one to three incidents, a stark contrast to the 21% UK-wide decline in the category. Anti-social behaviour surged by 133.3%, jumping from six to 14 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month rise in the area. This spike, however, was offset by a 13.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 13 incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Chiswell Green remained 23% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent trend in lower violent crime compared to national levels. The category of theft from the person also saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to one incident, while other thefts decreased by 33.3%. These shifts suggest a combination of local factors and broader seasonal dynamics, with anti-social behaviour potentially linked to August's peak holiday season and increased community activity.

Chiswell Green's crime rate in August 2025 rose by 21.2% compared to July's 5.5 per 1,000, reaching 6.6 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the types of crimes reported. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 6,029, this translates to one reported crime for every 151 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of how often crime intersects with daily life in the area. While the overall rate remains 18.5% below the UK average, the month-on-month change underscores the importance of monitoring trends that may indicate emerging patterns or temporary spikes in specific crime categories.