CM23 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 3LU

CM23 3LU, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population. This CM23 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 3LU, encompassing approximately 2556 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM23 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 3
  • Thorley Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Twyford Road with total crimes: 1

CM23 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.13-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.60600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-54.55%
Other theft31.96200.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.04266.67%
Shoplifting24.300.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56200.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.56-60.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.7466.67%
Shoplifting11.960.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.30-40.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.87-44.44%
Shoplifting41.9633.33%
Burglary11.560.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences96.6580.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.520.00%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202411
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Thorley Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Twyford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Bentley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Twyford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mitre Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Grace Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1