CM23 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 3BJ

CM23 3BJ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.49 per 1,000 population. This CM23 3BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM23 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM23 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 3BJ, encompassing approximately 4555 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM23 3BJ area, explore the CM23 3BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

CM23 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Potter Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • The Causeway with total crimes: 7

CM23 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.49-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour255.7156.25%
Shoplifting125.49-7.69%
Bicycle theft92.63800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.98100.00%
Other theft61.76-25.00%
Public order61.32-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.32150.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.8133.33%
Shoplifting133.5130.00%
Other theft82.8560.00%
Public order71.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.98-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour126.81-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.63140.00%
Shoplifting102.6311.11%
Other theft52.200.00%
Theft from the person51.10150.00%
Public order51.1025.00%
Burglary41.1033.33%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.3988.89%
Anti-social behaviour257.46-19.35%
Shoplifting95.49-18.18%
Other theft51.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.1025.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Theft from the person20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3120.64158.33%
Violence and sexual offences186.81-21.74%
Shoplifting113.95-52.17%
Other theft72.41-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.540.00%
Public order41.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.88100.00%
Theft from the person40.8833.33%
Drugs20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2320.20155.56%
Violence and sexual offences235.059.52%
Anti-social behaviour125.05-55.56%
Other theft102.6342.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.2020.00%
Public order61.3250.00%
Theft from the person31.32-50.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2719.7617.39%
Violence and sexual offences215.9375.00%
Shoplifting94.61-25.00%
Other theft71.98133.33%
Theft from the person61.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32400.00%
Public order41.10-50.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Burglary20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.90109.09%
Shoplifting125.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.63-52.00%
Public order82.63700.00%
Burglary51.7666.67%
Theft from the person41.1033.33%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.22-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.0331.58%
Shoplifting125.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.63-31.25%
Bicycle theft62.41200.00%
Other theft41.32-20.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-57.14%
Theft from the person30.66-40.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.22-80.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.7611.76%
Anti-social behaviour164.17-38.46%
Shoplifting153.5136.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.290.00%
Other theft51.54-28.57%
Drugs51.100.00%
Theft from the person51.1066.67%
Vehicle crime51.10-28.57%
Public order31.10200.00%
Robbery30.6650.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.5423.81%
Violence and sexual offences175.71-19.05%
Shoplifting113.73120.00%
Bicycle theft92.4180.00%
Other theft71.9816.67%
Vehicle crime71.54250.00%
Drugs51.54400.00%
Theft from the person31.10200.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary10.44-87.50%
Public order10.22-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.00-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences214.61-8.70%
Burglary84.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.76250.00%
Other theft61.5420.00%
Shoplifting51.3225.00%
Public order51.10-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.050.00%
Public order64.830.00%
Vehicle crime61.320.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202431
June 202431
May 202434
April 202418
March 202423
February 202421
January 202412
December 202325
November 202319
October 202317
September 202321
August 202323

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202416
June 202412
May 202425
April 202431
March 202412
February 202427
January 202423
December 202311
November 202316
October 202326
September 202321
August 202322

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 202423
February 20249
January 202412
December 202312
November 202315
October 202311
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238
August 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM23 3BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Potter Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Causeway
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bishops Stortford (Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Heron Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nails Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tucker'S Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Riverside Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dane Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. John Dyde Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Archer Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grange Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Anchor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Swan Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A1059
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Crown Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Adderley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Stort Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. South Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Apton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Riverside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bakers Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Link Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Market Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. A1184
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Castle Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. The Lindens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1