HIPKINS, CM23 4DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 4DY

HIPKINS, CM23 4DY, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population. This CM23 4DY 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 4DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 4DY, encompassing approximately 4416 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM23 4DY area, explore the CM23 4DY 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM23 4DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 3
  • Vicerons Place with total crimes: 1

HIPKINS, CM23 4DY 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
Shoplifting83.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-33.33%
Other theft20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-71.43%
Burglary10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.89-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.58100.00%
Shoplifting61.360.00%
Other theft21.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7583.33%
Other theft42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5350.00%
Other theft41.36-42.86%
Shoplifting40.91-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5840.00%
Shoplifting71.5875.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-55.56%
Public order20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6612.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-44.44%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 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 behaviour96.3480.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.04100.00%
Public order51.81400.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Other theft30.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.57250.00%
Other theft61.58500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-20.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.26400.00%
Shoplifting21.13-77.78%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

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
Shoplifting93.40350.00%
Other theft32.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.4033.33%
Other theft40.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Shoplifting20.45-81.82%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.890.00%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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