CM23 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 5JH

CM23 5JH, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This CM23 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 5JH, encompassing approximately 2935 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM23 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haymeads Lane with total crimes: 3
  • The Sycamores with total crimes: 2
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 2

CM23 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0950.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In August 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 behaviour54.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7033.33%
Other theft21.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4150.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.700.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.07-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.11400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.700.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 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 offences53.41-16.67%
Other theft21.700.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.77500.00%
Burglary22.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.02-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.75100.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haymeads Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Sycamores
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Nightingales
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Hedgerows
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. The Wraglins
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1