RIDGEWAY, AL7 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL7 2DB

RIDGEWAY, AL7 2DB, Welwyn Hatfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This AL7 2DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL7 postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL7 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL7 2DB, encompassing approximately 3910 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL7 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Fan Road with total crimes: 21
  • Barrington Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Hall Barns with total crimes: 1

RIDGEWAY, AL7 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting207.4253.85%
Violence and sexual offences45.11-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.49160.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3225.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.5612.50%
Other theft32.3050.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.95-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.05500.00%
Shoplifting51.53150.00%
Public order41.28100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.580.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.56-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149.4655.56%
Anti-social behaviour83.5860.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.05-37.50%
Drugs31.28200.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.05-16.67%
Burglary31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 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 theft97.6728.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5320.00%
Burglary41.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-83.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.0733.33%
Other theft73.07-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.7925.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9028.57%
Other theft82.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.56-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-66.67%
Shoplifting41.2833.33%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.840.00%
Other theft102.560.00%
Shoplifting32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL7 2DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Black Fan Road
    Total21
    Shoplifting20
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Barrington Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hall Barns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thundridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bushey Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sweet Briar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1