BARLEY HILLS, CM23 4DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 4DS

BARLEY HILLS, CM23 4DS, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This CM23 4DS 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 4DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 4DS, encompassing approximately 4560 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM23 4DS area, explore the CM23 4DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM23 4DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 3
  • Pynchbek with total crimes: 1

BARLEY HILLS, CM23 4DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting83.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-50.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-80.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.89-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.190.00%
Shoplifting61.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.6777.78%
Anti-social behaviour83.51166.67%
Other theft61.75100.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0428.57%
Shoplifting41.97-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Other theft30.66-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.5557.14%
Other theft72.4175.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.530.00%
Shoplifting71.5375.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.14-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences71.53-12.50%
Other theft41.530.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.0283.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.41166.67%
Public order61.75200.00%
Other theft41.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.88-40.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.58250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.53200.00%
Other theft61.32500.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-62.50%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Shoplifting20.44-77.78%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting93.73350.00%
Other theft31.97-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8214.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.7566.67%
Other theft41.100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-81.82%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202416
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM23 4DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Paddock
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Pynchbek
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Apsley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Vicerons Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kent Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wheat Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1