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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9NU

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9NU, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9NU 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 9NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9NU, encompassing approximately 2721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL4 9NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences44.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-50.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
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 offences31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.9466.67%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 behaviour10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

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 offences32.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.04150.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%

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 offences21.10-33.33%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
September 20231

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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