PLAW HATCH CLOSE, CM23 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 5BH

PLAW HATCH CLOSE, CM23 5BH, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This CM23 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 5BH, encompassing approximately 3007 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM23 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyd Close with total crimes: 6
  • Plaw Hatch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Raynham Road with total crimes: 3

PLAW HATCH CLOSE, CM23 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.32100.00%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-85.71%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In July 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 behaviour86.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.9820.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.9920.00%
Other crime51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.98500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.6625.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.65-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-42.86%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.64250.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.65-12.50%
Other crime22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.66-80.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66300.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-33.33%
Other theft20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-20.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.6625.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.66100.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.990.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 202414
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM23 5BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boyd Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 2. Plaw Hatch Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Raynham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Fulton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Edens Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ascot Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1