THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9NR

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9NR, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9NR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL4 postcode area, which has experienced 124 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL4 9NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9NR, encompassing approximately 2667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL4 9NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dean'S Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.62120.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.75100.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In December 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 offences21.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%

In November 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 offences43.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences21.12-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour54.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL4 9NR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dean'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Berries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bishop'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Field Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Slimmons Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marshalswick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marten Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chalkdell Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1