Total Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ragged Hall Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Park Street , and the 18th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ragged Hall Lane (AL2 3LA) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 91.8% lower than the Park Street average (100.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ragged Hall Lane (AL2 3LA), the main crime hotspot is near South Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Park Street| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Netherway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Netherway | — |
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