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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9XG

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XG, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9XG 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 9XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9XG, encompassing approximately 3283 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

AL4 9XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harrier End with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.48125.00%
Vehicle crime32.74200.00%
Shoplifting20.91-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-85.71%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.0016.67%
Shoplifting72.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.57500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.83300.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-80.00%

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 behaviour66.4020.00%
Shoplifting61.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8366.67%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.05-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%
Shoplifting20.91-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.7960.00%
Shoplifting62.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.9666.67%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Shoplifting30.91200.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences33.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.260.00%
Shoplifting41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
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 9XG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Falcon Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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