CHURCH WALK, CM21 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM21 9BJ

CHURCH WALK, CM21 9BJ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.68 per 1,000 population. This CM21 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM21 9BJ, encompassing approximately 2720 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM21 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parkway with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

CHURCH WALK, CM21 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour43.68-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%

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 offences109.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.68-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.2928.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.3166.67%
Shoplifting51.84150.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.25133.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.57-40.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.19300.00%
Vehicle crime54.4166.67%
Other theft31.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.72100.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.620.00%
Public order32.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-70.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.460.00%
Burglary33.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 202412
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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