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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9XE

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XE, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9XE 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 9XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9XE, encompassing approximately 3669 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 9XE 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
  • Hughenden Road with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XE 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 offences64.09500.00%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 offences64.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.9133.33%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting32.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.000.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Twyford Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Berkley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Larches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harness Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1