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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9RL

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9RL, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9RL 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 9RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9RL, encompassing approximately 3118 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL4 9RL area, explore the AL4 9RL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

AL4 9RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Harrier End with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41133.33%
Other theft42.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-75.00%
Shoplifting20.64-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.6233.33%
Shoplifting72.5775.00%
Other theft62.24-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.92300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.0222.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.53200.00%
Shoplifting41.9233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96.09125.00%
Shoplifting32.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.66-14.29%
Shoplifting61.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.92150.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Other theft41.60-55.56%
Other crime11.280.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.05-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.890.00%
Shoplifting42.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119.62-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.5316.67%
Shoplifting62.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft158.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.81100.00%
Shoplifting31.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127.38-14.29%
Shoplifting43.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.38180.00%
Vehicle crime34.490.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41600.00%
Other theft52.24400.00%
Shoplifting41.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-25.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.280.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202411
February 202415
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Harrier End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1