RG4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4

RG4, Reading has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.74 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG4, encompassing approximately 40876 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

RG4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Mead Close with total crimes: 6

RG4 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG4

The postcode district are associated with the RG4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG4 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 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences483.744.35%
Other theft201.17-23.08%
Shoplifting160.49-27.27%
Vehicle crime150.39-34.78%
Public order140.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.34-22.22%
Burglary90.3450.00%
Robbery40.220.00%
Other crime40.10300.00%
Bicycle theft30.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.07-85.71%
Drugs20.05-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences464.35-35.21%
Other theft261.134.00%
Vehicle crime230.6421.05%
Shoplifting220.5629.41%
Anti-social behaviour180.54-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson140.44-12.50%
Drugs90.34800.00%
Public order80.2260.00%
Burglary60.2020.00%
Bicycle theft40.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Other crime10.02-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.8965.12%
Other theft251.7419.05%
Anti-social behaviour230.61-28.12%
Vehicle crime190.5646.15%
Shoplifting170.46-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft80.39700.00%
Robbery60.20500.00%
Public order50.15-64.29%
Burglary50.12-37.50%
Other crime20.12-71.43%
Drugs10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences434.67-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour321.0560.00%
Shoplifting250.7847.06%
Criminal damage and arson240.6150.00%
Other theft210.59-4.55%
Public order140.5175.00%
Vehicle crime130.3418.18%
Burglary80.32166.67%
Other crime70.20600.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences483.74-23.81%
Other theft221.1737.50%
Anti-social behaviour200.54100.00%
Shoplifting170.496.25%
Criminal damage and arson160.4260.00%
Vehicle crime110.39-38.89%
Public order80.2733.33%
Drugs40.20100.00%
Burglary30.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Other crime10.02-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences633.7736.96%
Vehicle crime181.5438.46%
Other theft160.44-5.88%
Shoplifting160.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.39-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson100.2425.00%
Burglary60.24-40.00%
Public order60.15-64.71%
Other crime30.15-40.00%
Drugs20.070.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences463.55-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour171.1330.77%
Public order170.42325.00%
Other theft170.42-19.05%
Vehicle crime130.4285.71%
Burglary100.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.240.00%
Shoplifting80.200.00%
Other crime50.2066.67%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences482.94-5.88%
Other theft211.1710.53%
Anti-social behaviour130.5144.44%
Criminal damage and arson80.32-33.33%
Shoplifting80.20-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.20-50.00%
Burglary50.17-16.67%
Public order40.12-50.00%
Other crime30.10-25.00%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.50-8.93%
Other theft191.255.56%
Vehicle crime140.460.00%
Shoplifting130.3418.18%
Criminal damage and arson120.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.2980.00%
Public order80.220.00%
Burglary60.20100.00%
Other crime40.15300.00%
Drugs20.10-60.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.05100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences563.2014.29%
Other theft181.37-41.94%
Vehicle crime140.44-41.67%
Shoplifting110.34-35.29%
Public order80.27-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson60.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.15-66.67%
Drugs50.12400.00%
Burglary30.12-62.50%
Robbery20.07100.00%
Other crime10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences494.186.52%
Other theft311.20-16.22%
Vehicle crime240.76-11.11%
Shoplifting170.59-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.42-31.82%
Public order130.3762.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.32-10.00%
Burglary80.2214.29%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Robbery10.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Drugs10.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences464.600.00%
Other theft371.130.00%
Vehicle crime270.910.00%
Shoplifting250.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.540.00%
Public order80.240.00%
Burglary70.200.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Other crime10.050.00%
Drugs10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 615 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202446
July 202471
June 202443
May 202448
April 202463
March 202446
February 202448
January 202451
December 202356
November 202349
October 202346

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 202417
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 202416
June 202424
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 202425
June 202421
May 202422
April 202416
March 202417
February 202421
January 202419
December 202318
November 202331
October 202337

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202419
June 202413
May 202411
April 202418
March 202413
February 20247
January 202414
December 202314
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202423
June 202432
May 202420
April 202410
March 202417
February 202413
January 20249
December 20235
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202417
June 202425
May 202417
April 202416
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft15
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Mead Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Waller Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. School Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Honey Meadow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Martin Cooper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Briant'S Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Causeway
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Send Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Heron Island
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Montague Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hardy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Stephens Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. High Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Sheepways Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Westdene Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Cherwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Stuart Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Morlais
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 26. Rotherfield Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pearman Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Farm Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Old Bath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1