Crime in Chiswell Green: statistics, rates and trends
260 crimes were recorded in Chiswell Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chiswell Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Chiswell Green
- Types of crime in Chiswell Green
- Chiswell Green compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chiswell Green
- Streets with the most crime in Chiswell Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chiswell Green
- Demographics of Chiswell Green
- Questions about crime in Chiswell Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), anti-social behaviour (42) and shoplifting (40) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,244th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chiswell Green | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 260 | 11,943 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.4 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,985 | 151,012 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chiswell Green of any year here (260 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 260 | 43.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 285 | 47.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 262 | 43.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 318 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 367 | 61.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 412 | 68.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 320 | 53.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 343 | 57.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 386 | 64.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 83 to 42 and violence and sexual offences fell from 96 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 12.7 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 6.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Chiswell Green.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricket Wood | 295 | 55.3 | +27% |
| London Colney | 1,274 | 151.6 | +249% |
| St Albans | 6,245 | 85.2 | +96% |
| Radlett | 490 | 60.0 | +38% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,115 | 67.3 | +55% |
| Watford (Watford) | 14,259 | 103.7 | +139% |
| Hemel Hempstead | 10,306 | 102.6 | +136% |
| Bushey | 1,818 | 64.1 | +48% |
Park Street is the one area listed within Chiswell Green, with 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street | Neighbourhood | 8,549 | 856 | 100.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Chiswell Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 16 |
| On or near The Laurels | 15 |
| On or near Alder Close | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Sunnydell | 9 |
| On or near Belvedere Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Driftwood Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Barry Close | 6 |
Of the 218 crimes in Chiswell Green with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Chiswell Green has an estimated population of 5,985 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chiswell Green average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chiswell Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chiswell Green a safe place to live?
Chiswell Green recorded 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,244th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chiswell Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Chiswell Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiswell Green was down 9% on the year before: 260 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 285 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chiswell Green?
About 5,985 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chiswell Green?
Chiswell Green is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.