CM21 9QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM21 9QD

CM21 9QD, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This CM21 9QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM21 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM21 9QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM21 9QD, encompassing approximately 3073 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM21 9QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowfield with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Dale Court with total crimes: 3

CM21 9QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.9969.23%
Violence and sexual offences127.16140.00%
Vehicle crime23.900.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.43-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences54.2366.67%
Shoplifting51.63150.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.76166.67%
Violence and sexual offences35.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences65.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.48116.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.5150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95100.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

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 behaviour44.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 behaviour64.5520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 behaviour54.8866.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.6333.33%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-72.73%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.16450.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.5833.33%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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 theft54.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Lowfield
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dale Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Atherton End
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maylins Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Nursery Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hailey Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Leat Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vantorts Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Vantorts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bell Mead
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. A1184
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. White Post Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Roseacres
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sayes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1