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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9XD

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XD, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.65 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9XD 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 9XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9XD, encompassing approximately 3560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 9XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Berkley Close with total crimes: 1
  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.65500.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.40-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.690.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.09600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting72.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.370.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20247
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Twyford Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Berkley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Larches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harness Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1