CM23 5PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM23 5PA

CM23 5PA, East Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This CM23 5PA 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 5PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM23 5PA, encompassing approximately 2120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM23 5PA area, explore the CM23 5PA 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM23 5PA 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 5PA 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 behaviour68.9620.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.77-54.55%
Other theft32.36200.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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 behaviour1111.3257.14%
Violence and sexual offences85.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.77-50.00%
Other crime53.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.38133.33%
Violence and sexual offences56.600.00%
Shoplifting12.36-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.96-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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 behaviour910.85800.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.24-33.33%
Public order32.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0280.00%
Other crime24.24100.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.720.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other crime20.940.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences45.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 202414
April 20246
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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 5PA 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