Total Crime Rate
53.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Ridgeway area has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
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 The Ridgeway (WD7 8PT) in the last 12 months was 53.1 per 1,000 residents and was 2.1% lower than the Aldenham East average (54.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ridgeway (WD7 8PT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Beagle Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Common Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aldenham East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Spencer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Common Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Beagle Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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