Crime in Chiswell Green: statistics, rates and trends
270 crimes were recorded in Chiswell Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chiswell Green
- Questions about crime in Chiswell Green
- About this data
270 crimes were recorded in Chiswell Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chiswell Green has the 1,231st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chiswell Green | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 270 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,985 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chiswell Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (386 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (268). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 270 | 45.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 268 | 44.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 268 | 44.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 324 | 54.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 382 | 63.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 386 | 64.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 335 | 56.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 348 | 58.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 370 | 61.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chiswell Green over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in other theft (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 14.0 | 0.41 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +356% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.3 | 0.68 | +150% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -8% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -29% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +100% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +600% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 0.26 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 0.40 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chiswell Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chiswell Green recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chiswell Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chiswell Green recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chiswell Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chiswell Green recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 356% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chiswell Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chiswell Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chiswell Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chiswell Green recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chiswell Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chiswell Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chiswell Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chiswell Green recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chiswell Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chiswell Green recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chiswell Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chiswell Green recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chiswell Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chiswell Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chiswell Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chiswell Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chiswell Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chiswell Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chiswell Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chiswell Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chiswell Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chiswell Green.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricket Wood | 307 | 57.6 | +28% |
| London Colney | 1,233 | 146.7 | +225% |
| St Albans | 6,326 | 86.3 | +91% |
| Radlett | 470 | 57.6 | +28% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,082 | 65.3 | +45% |
| Watford (Watford) | 14,210 | 103.3 | +129% |
| Hemel Hempstead | 10,245 | 102.0 | +126% |
| Bushey | 1,825 | 64.4 | +43% |
1 areas within Chiswell Green, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Park Street had the highest rate (92.1 per 1,000) and Park Street the lowest (92.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street | Neighbourhood | 8,549 | 787 | 92.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chiswell Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near The Laurels | 17 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 13 |
| On or near Alder Close | 11 |
| On or near Chiswell Green Lane | 11 |
| On or near Belvedere Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Sunnydell | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Darley Croft | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chiswell Green over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Chiswell Green has an estimated population of 5,985. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chiswell Green sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chiswell Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Chiswell Green a safe place to live?
Chiswell Green recorded 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chiswell Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Chiswell Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiswell Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 270 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 268 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chiswell Green?
Chiswell Green is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chiswell Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.