RG20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG20

RG20, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG20, encompassing approximately 11786 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-51.35% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Road with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • King John Road with total crimes: 4

RG20 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG20

The postcode district are associated with the RG20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG20 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 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.11-51.35%
Burglary111.53175.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.930.00%
Other theft90.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour80.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.68-41.67%
Public order40.59-50.00%
Other crime20.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences377.980.00%
Vehicle crime123.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.0211.11%
Anti-social behaviour100.850.00%
Public order80.85-55.56%
Other theft70.6816.67%
Other crime60.590.00%
Burglary40.51-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.25-5.13%
Public order183.14260.00%
Vehicle crime141.5375.00%
Burglary141.1955.56%
Anti-social behaviour101.19-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson90.85-30.77%
Other theft60.7650.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences397.9834.48%
Criminal damage and arson133.3130.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.10-15.38%
Burglary90.930.00%
Vehicle crime80.76166.67%
Public order50.68-54.55%
Other theft40.42-42.86%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.3811.54%
Anti-social behaviour132.4630.00%
Public order111.10175.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.93233.33%
Burglary90.8580.00%
Other theft70.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-25.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.52-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.21-16.67%
Other theft70.85-12.50%
Burglary50.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-63.64%
Public order40.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-82.35%
Drugs30.2550.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.4736.36%
Criminal damage and arson172.55142.86%
Anti-social behaviour121.44100.00%
Vehicle crime111.02175.00%
Other theft80.93100.00%
Burglary50.68-28.57%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Public order20.17-60.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8716.67%
Burglary70.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.590.00%
Public order50.5166.67%
Vehicle crime40.4233.33%
Other theft40.34-33.33%
Drugs40.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.51100.00%
Other theft60.510.00%
Burglary40.51-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.3450.00%
Public order30.25-25.00%
Other crime30.25200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.2483.33%
Burglary91.87125.00%
Other theft60.760.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-77.78%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime91.0280.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.76-52.63%
Other theft60.76500.00%
Public order40.51100.00%
Burglary40.34-60.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.550.00%
Burglary101.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.420.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202418
June 20245
May 202411
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 20243
March 202417
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202437
July 202437
June 202439
May 202429
April 202426
March 202430
February 202422
January 202422
December 202322
November 202312
October 202330

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 202411
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ash Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. King John Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Larch Drive
    Total4
    Burglary4
  • 5. Old Bothampstead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Copnor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oakfield Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Hyde Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Brimley Hill Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Fawconer Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 13. Strokins Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Star Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Board Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Church Hill
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Glenn Miller Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Brown'S Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Goose Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Catmore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Harrier Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Little Knowl Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Old Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ram Alley
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Millgreen Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Galley Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Tot Hill Services
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hardys Field
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Thorneley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1