THE SQUARE, CM21 9AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM21 9AE

THE SQUARE, CM21 9AE, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This CM21 9AE 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 9AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM21 9AE, encompassing approximately 2966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM21 9AE area, explore the CM21 9AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM21 9AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowfield with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parkway with total crimes: 2

THE SQUARE, CM21 9AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.73-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences23.71-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.07175.00%
Other theft33.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.44-29.41%
Shoplifting54.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.11325.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.730.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.03-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.74100.00%
Vehicle crime34.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.0850.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.35300.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.3820.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.690.00%
Shoplifting31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-70.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.42900.00%
Burglary43.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Other theft10.67-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202412
June 202417
May 20244
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM21 9AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lowfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parkway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Duckling Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1