MARKWELL PLACE, CM23 2FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 2FQ

MARKWELL PLACE, CM23 2FQ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This CM23 2FQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM23 postcode area, which has experienced 281 crimes and a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM23 2FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 2FQ, encompassing approximately 2233 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM23 2FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Square with total crimes: 4
  • North Street with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

MARKWELL PLACE, CM23 2FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.06250.00%
Vehicle crime33.1350.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-85.71%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.37133.33%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-71.43%
Other theft10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.27-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.13-25.00%
Theft from the person21.34100.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3037.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.93-33.33%
Burglary21.79-50.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7560.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.58100.00%
Burglary42.690.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 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 offences56.72-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.82-54.55%
Other crime32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.51175.00%
Other crime24.930.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-80.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Other theft21.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences55.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM23 2FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. North Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pye Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Apton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. William Searing Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The George Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grays Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chantry Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Carrigans
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hadham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1