Crime Rates at Windridge Close, St. Albans, AL3 4JP

Windridge Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Verulam , and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 428 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 Windridge Close (AL3 4JP) in the last 12 months was 43.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% lower than the Verulam average (76.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 128.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Windridge Close (AL3 4JP), the main crime hotspot is near Ermine Close. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.