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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9UA

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9UA, St Albans has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9UA 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 9UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9UA, encompassing approximately 2864 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL4 9UA 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
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 3

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9UA 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 offences77.6875.00%
Other theft42.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-75.00%
Shoplifting20.70-71.43%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 behaviour810.8233.33%
Shoplifting72.7975.00%
Other theft62.44-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.09400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7533.33%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

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 theft118.7322.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.84200.00%
Shoplifting42.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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 theft96.63125.00%
Shoplifting33.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-80.00%

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 behaviour69.420.00%
Shoplifting62.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0966.67%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Other theft41.75-55.56%
Other crime11.400.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.68-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-14.29%
Shoplifting42.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.400.00%

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 theft1110.12-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.8416.67%
Shoplifting62.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 theft159.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.24100.00%
Shoplifting32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106.98-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

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 theft127.68-14.29%
Shoplifting44.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.68180.00%
Public order24.890.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

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 offences76.980.00%
Other theft52.440.00%
Shoplifting41.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 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 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 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

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL4 9UA 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. Falcon Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harrier End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1