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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9XH

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XH, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9XH 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 9XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9XH, encompassing approximately 3821 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 9XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hughenden Road with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, AL4 9XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.66400.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 behaviour31.57-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences63.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.570.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences41.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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
Shoplifting73.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%

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 behaviour31.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%

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 behaviour32.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting32.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

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
Shoplifting43.14100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-85.71%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.400.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 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 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Twyford Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1