WEST ROAD, CM21 0BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM21 0BN

WEST ROAD, CM21 0BN, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.26 per 1,000 population. This CM21 0BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM21 postcode area, which has experienced 65 crimes and a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM21 0BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM21 0BN, encompassing approximately 1885 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM21 0BN area, explore the CM21 0BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM21 0BN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crofters with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WEST ROAD, CM21 0BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2630.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.90-25.00%
Shoplifting23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.32-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour85.30700.00%
Vehicle crime34.240.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3818.18%
Shoplifting46.90100.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1437.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.84-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.24300.00%
Vehicle crime42.12300.00%
Robbery12.120.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.90-40.00%
Shoplifting23.18100.00%
Burglary11.06-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6142.86%
Burglary35.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.96600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.71100.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.77200.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.18-66.67%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1850.00%
Vehicle crime13.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.240.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM21 0BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crofters
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. West Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Nursery Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. White Post Field
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chalks Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Barnard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1