RG17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG17

RG17, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG17, encompassing approximately 13236 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-72.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Kennet Way with total crimes: 3

RG17 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG17

The postcode district are associated with the RG17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.08-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-72.22%
Vehicle crime40.380.00%
Public order40.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.30-55.56%
Other crime40.30300.00%
Burglary40.30100.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.20-13.51%
Criminal damage and arson182.425.88%
Anti-social behaviour91.36-10.00%
Public order80.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Shoplifting30.30200.00%
Other theft30.23-70.00%
Burglary20.23-81.82%
Other crime10.15-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences378.24-5.13%
Criminal damage and arson172.80142.86%
Public order121.28300.00%
Burglary110.9122.22%
Anti-social behaviour100.8366.67%
Other theft100.76100.00%
Other crime50.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Drugs10.08-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences396.2025.81%
Burglary92.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.53-25.00%
Other crime60.4520.00%
Other theft50.45-64.29%
Public order30.38-62.50%
Drugs30.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.8855.00%
Other theft142.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.0614.29%
Public order80.60-20.00%
Burglary80.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6025.00%
Other crime50.38150.00%
Theft from the person40.380.00%
Drugs30.30200.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-60.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.99-20.00%
Public order101.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.76600.00%
Other theft70.53-36.36%
Burglary50.53150.00%
Vehicle crime50.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.380.00%
Theft from the person40.30300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.2331.58%
Other theft111.89450.00%
Public order80.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-50.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Drugs20.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Drugs30.23200.00%
Other theft20.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.15100.00%
Public order20.15-66.67%
Other crime20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences384.9952.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.87-14.29%
Public order60.45-14.29%
Other theft50.45-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour30.3850.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.9192.31%
Other theft71.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.5340.00%
Public order70.53250.00%
Burglary70.530.00%
Vehicle crime60.53100.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.63-61.76%
Burglary70.98-12.50%
Theft from the person60.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-70.59%
Other crime40.380.00%
Other theft30.30-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.2350.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.15-66.67%
Public order20.15-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.570.00%
Burglary81.280.00%
Other theft70.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.530.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.150.00%
Drugs20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
July 202437
June 202439
May 202431
April 202420
March 202425
February 202419
January 202438
December 202325
November 202313
October 202334

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
July 202417
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202317

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 202414
April 20247
March 202411
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Other crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Kennet Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Board Lane
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 5. Church Hill
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 6. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Westbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. De Montfort Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Middletons Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Lawrence Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lewington Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Church Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Combe View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Priory Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coldharbour Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Port Down
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chapel Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Boames Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Holt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Goodings Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Fieldridge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Swangate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maddle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1