CM23 5NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 5NZ

CM23 5NZ, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This CM23 5NZ 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 5NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 5NZ, encompassing approximately 1555 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM23 5NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plaw Hatch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Raynham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cecil Close with total crimes: 3

CM23 5NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour612.2220.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.86-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.860.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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 offences713.50-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.50-54.55%
Other theft33.21200.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.7983.33%
Violence and sexual offences87.0714.29%
Criminal damage and arson15.14-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.50-50.00%
Other crime43.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.720.00%
Shoplifting12.57-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.86-33.33%
Shoplifting22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.79800.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.79-14.29%
Public order33.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Shoplifting21.29100.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.0016.67%
Other crime14.500.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-83.33%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.22500.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.720.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 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
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5NZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Plaw Hatch Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Raynham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Cecil Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Haymeads Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mayes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightingales
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Edens Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Norris Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ascot Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1