MEREFIELD, CM21 9HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM21 9HN

MEREFIELD, CM21 9HN, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This CM21 9HN 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 9HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM21 9HN, encompassing approximately 2238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM21 9HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowfield with total crimes: 7
  • Parkway with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MEREFIELD, CM21 9HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.04-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.0623.08%
Violence and sexual offences77.15250.00%
Vehicle crime13.13-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.38-18.75%
Vehicle crime45.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.83433.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.15100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.68-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.020.00%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.5766.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.230.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.45-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.680.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202413
June 202416
May 20243
April 202412
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lowfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 2. Parkway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. The Limes
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Duckling Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. The Crest
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brook End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1