WESTFIELD CLOSE, CM23 2RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 2RD

WESTFIELD CLOSE, CM23 2RD, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This CM23 2RD 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 2RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 2RD, encompassing approximately 2014 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM23 2RD area, explore the CM23 2RD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM23 2RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carters Leys with total crimes: 4
  • North Street with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD CLOSE, CM23 2RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.43125.00%
Vehicle crime34.47200.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-66.67%
Drugs10.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In August 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 behaviour68.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.98-33.33%
Public order21.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences65.96-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-25.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 offences1110.92175.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.46-55.56%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.93-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences44.47-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.9950.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.8945.45%
Violence and sexual offences97.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.470.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.9222.22%
Violence and sexual offences65.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.980.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.9180.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.47-27.27%
Other crime43.97100.00%
Possession of weapons11.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4183.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.4625.00%
Other theft32.48200.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-75.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20244
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carters Leys
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. William Searing Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The George Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grays Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Thornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chantry Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Carrigans
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willow Springs
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hadham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1