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Crime in Chiswell Green

Chiswell Green had 77 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 25 St Albans areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle St Albans area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

AL2, St Albans · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chiswell Green

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39crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 25St Albans rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 20 Apr 14 May 24 Jun 24 Jul 29 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chiswell Green. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1925%
violence1823%
shoplifting912%
public order810%
vehicle crime68%
theft56%
criminal damage45%
burglary34%

Chiswell Green against St Albans

TypeChiswell Green per 1,000Middle St Albans areaChange
Violence9.121.3▼ 22%
Burglary1.51.5–
Vehicle crime33–
Anti-social behaviour9.617▲ 90%
Theft and robbery37.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
St Julians178.7▼ 4%
Sopwell120.8▼ 3%
Park Street116.7▲ 14%
St Stephens90.6▼ 9%
How Wood62.6▲ 21%
Frogmore48.5▲ 20%
Chiswell Green39▲ 15%
See every St Albans area ranked on the crime in St Albans page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chiswell Green a safe area?

Chiswell Green had about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 25 St Albans areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Chiswell Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (19), followed by violence (18) and shoplifting (9).