RIDGMONT ROAD, AL1 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3AB

RIDGMONT ROAD, AL1 3AB, St Albans has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL1 postcode area, which has experienced 407 crimes and a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL1 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3AB, encompassing approximately 5509 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

AL1 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dellfield with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • St Albans with total crimes: 6

RIDGMONT ROAD, AL1 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.2531.58%
Anti-social behaviour144.5440.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5475.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft20.36-71.43%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.075.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.45-9.09%
Other theft71.8216.67%
Bicycle theft51.27400.00%
Burglary40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.7333.33%
Other crime30.730.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.5338.46%
Anti-social behaviour113.270.00%
Other theft62.00200.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91400.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0862.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.3657.14%
Vehicle crime52.0025.00%
Shoplifting40.91-20.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.36-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In May 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 offences87.62-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour71.45-36.36%
Other theft51.2725.00%
Shoplifting50.91400.00%
Vehicle crime40.91100.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.98110.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.8137.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.000.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Public order20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.36-71.43%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.16-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour81.82166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.45250.00%
Bicycle theft71.270.00%
Burglary61.27100.00%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.5450.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.99-23.53%
Other crime42.36300.00%
Public order40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-75.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3530.77%
Criminal damage and arson83.0914.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Public order20.54-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2618.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.36250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2720.00%
Public order61.09500.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-33.33%
Other theft10.36-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.18-85.71%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5337.50%
Vehicle crime72.0016.67%
Other theft61.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.09-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.91-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.530.00%
Bicycle theft102.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.450.00%
Public order61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202418
June 202413
May 20248
April 202421
March 202410
February 202413
January 202417
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dellfield
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. St Albans
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Cotsmoor
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Aspasia Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Breakspear Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elmshall Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Colindale Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Orient Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Alma Cut
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alma Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Charrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pullman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Ramsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lower Paxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old London Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Paxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Milliner'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grimston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edward Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1