CM23 5HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 5HP

CM23 5HP, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.06 per 1,000 population. This CM23 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 5HP, encompassing approximately 428 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM23 5HP area, explore the CM23 5HP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM23 5HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4

CM23 5HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1356.06225.00%
Criminal damage and arson430.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.01-60.00%
Theft from the person14.670.00%
Other theft12.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences551.390.00%
Public order411.68300.00%
Other theft49.340.00%
Vehicle crime49.34-42.86%
Burglary29.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.670.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime760.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour516.35-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences511.68-28.57%
Other theft411.68300.00%
Shoplifting39.340.00%
Public order17.01-66.67%
Other crime12.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime981.7580.00%
Anti-social behaviour821.02-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences718.690.00%
Other crime416.350.00%
Public order39.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.01100.00%
Burglary14.67-50.00%
Other theft12.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour951.39200.00%
Vehicle crime521.02-58.33%
Public order311.680.00%
Burglary27.01100.00%
Other theft14.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.34-50.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1256.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences528.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.01-50.00%
Burglary14.670.00%
Other theft12.340.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime644.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.34-50.00%
Public order24.670.00%
Other theft14.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences444.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.340.00%
Other theft37.010.00%
Vehicle crime27.01-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson24.67100.00%
Public order24.67-50.00%
Burglary14.670.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%
Drugs12.340.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime951.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences521.020.00%
Public order411.680.00%
Drugs19.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%
Other crime12.340.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime644.38-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences514.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.68200.00%
Other theft27.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.67-50.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Robbery12.340.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime742.04-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences416.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.67-75.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%
Other crime12.340.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Other theft12.340.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1365.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences430.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.340.00%
Public order29.340.00%
Robbery14.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 202412
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 1 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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 3. Motorway Service Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cecil Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mayes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1