WALNUT DRIVE, CM23 4JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 4JT

WALNUT DRIVE, CM23 4JT, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This CM23 4JT 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 4JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 4JT, encompassing approximately 2643 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM23 4JT 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

WALNUT DRIVE, CM23 4JT 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
Shoplifting87.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.0366.67%
Other theft21.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-25.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 behaviour43.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.5150.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-50.00%
Other theft20.76-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.83250.00%
Shoplifting72.6575.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8150.00%
Shoplifting42.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-57.14%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.1940.00%
Public order52.65400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.890.00%
Other theft21.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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
Shoplifting79.83250.00%
Other theft62.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.16400.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Shoplifting20.76-77.78%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.30350.00%
Other theft23.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.76-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.76-80.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting118.700.00%
Vehicle crime54.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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
September 20241
March 20245
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM23 4JT 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. Rectory Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicerons Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Thorley Lane East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Salters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1