WINCHESTER CLOSE, CM23 4JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 4JG

WINCHESTER CLOSE, CM23 4JG, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This CM23 4JG 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 4JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 4JG, encompassing approximately 3546 residents.

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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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM23 4JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 3
  • Walnut Drive with total crimes: 2

WINCHESTER CLOSE, CM23 4JG 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.260.00%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.4125.00%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 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 behaviour43.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.130.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.23-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-50.00%
Other theft30.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.6175.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.97-14.29%
Other theft61.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3640.00%
Shoplifting41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-62.50%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2666.67%
Public order51.41400.00%
Other theft31.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting77.33250.00%
Other theft61.97500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-25.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.54300.00%
Shoplifting21.13-77.78%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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
Shoplifting94.23350.00%
Other theft32.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Shoplifting20.85-81.82%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.201000.00%
Vehicle crime53.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Paddock
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Walnut Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Vicerons Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Thorley Lane East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Salters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1