RG7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7

RG7, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG7, encompassing approximately 36755 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (17.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)

RG7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Rotherfield Close with total crimes: 6

RG7 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG7

The postcode district are associated with the RG7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.9317.74%
Anti-social behaviour341.99-10.53%
Other theft260.9373.33%
Public order160.710.00%
Shoplifting140.44100.00%
Vehicle crime130.3844.44%
Criminal damage and arson130.350.00%
Burglary110.3537.50%
Drugs60.30500.00%
Bicycle theft50.1666.67%
Other crime40.1433.33%
Robbery10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.79-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour381.695.56%
Public order161.03-5.88%
Other theft150.44-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson130.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime90.3512.50%
Burglary80.2433.33%
Shoplifting70.22-22.22%
Other crime30.1950.00%
Bicycle theft30.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.20-1.54%
Anti-social behaviour361.7424.14%
Criminal damage and arson260.9836.84%
Other theft210.7150.00%
Public order170.5741.67%
Shoplifting90.46-43.75%
Vehicle crime80.24-61.90%
Burglary60.22-50.00%
Other crime20.16-60.00%
Drugs20.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour291.7781.25%
Vehicle crime210.7961.54%
Criminal damage and arson190.57-20.83%
Shoplifting160.5277.78%
Other theft140.44-26.32%
Public order120.3871.43%
Burglary120.33140.00%
Other crime50.3325.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.1113.04%
Criminal damage and arson241.4126.32%
Other theft190.6558.33%
Anti-social behaviour160.5214.29%
Vehicle crime130.4462.50%
Shoplifting90.35-40.00%
Public order70.2416.67%
Burglary50.19-70.59%
Other crime40.140.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences464.05-22.03%
Criminal damage and arson191.25-17.39%
Burglary170.52183.33%
Shoplifting150.46-51.61%
Anti-social behaviour140.41-12.50%
Other theft120.389.09%
Vehicle crime80.330.00%
Public order60.22-45.45%
Other crime40.1633.33%
Drugs30.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences594.71-10.61%
Shoplifting311.61121.43%
Criminal damage and arson230.8427.78%
Anti-social behaviour160.63-11.11%
Other theft110.44-45.00%
Public order110.30-31.25%
Vehicle crime80.3014.29%
Burglary60.220.00%
Other crime30.160.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.05100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences664.733.12%
Other theft201.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson180.49-5.26%
Public order160.49-20.00%
Shoplifting140.447.69%
Vehicle crime70.3816.67%
Burglary60.19-14.29%
Other crime30.16-25.00%
Drugs20.08-50.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.8420.75%
Anti-social behaviour211.7416.67%
Public order200.57122.22%
Criminal damage and arson190.5418.75%
Other theft160.52-15.79%
Shoplifting130.44-40.91%
Burglary70.35-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.19-33.33%
Drugs40.1633.33%
Other crime40.11100.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.57-35.37%
Shoplifting221.44-29.03%
Other theft190.6018.75%
Anti-social behaviour180.52-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson160.49-23.81%
Burglary110.4422.22%
Vehicle crime90.30-59.09%
Public order90.24-60.87%
Drugs30.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.05100.00%
Other crime20.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.5628.12%
Shoplifting312.2382.35%
Anti-social behaviour260.84-23.53%
Public order230.7135.29%
Vehicle crime220.63120.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.60-34.38%
Other theft160.57-5.88%
Burglary90.44-35.71%
Other crime40.24-20.00%
Drugs40.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour341.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson320.930.00%
Public order170.870.00%
Other theft170.460.00%
Shoplifting170.460.00%
Burglary140.460.00%
Vehicle crime100.380.00%
Other crime50.270.00%
Drugs40.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202438
June 202436
May 202429
April 202416
March 202414
February 202416
January 202418
December 202321
November 202318
October 202326
September 202334

A total of 750 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
July 202462
June 202464
May 202465
April 202452
March 202446
February 202459
January 202466
December 202364
November 202353
October 202382
September 202364

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 206 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202415
June 202421
May 202414
April 202419
March 202412
February 202411
January 202420
December 202316
November 202319
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202416
June 202417
May 202412
April 20247
March 20246
February 202411
January 202416
December 202320
November 20239
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 202421
April 202413
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202322
September 202310

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20247
June 20249
May 202416
April 20249
March 202415
February 202431
January 202414
December 202313
November 202322
October 202331
September 202317

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 202426
May 202419
April 202424
March 202419
February 202423
January 202418
December 202319
November 202316
October 202321
September 202332

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 202412
April 20245
March 202417
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total23
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Rotherfield Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Basingstoke Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 6. College Piece
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Norman Rise
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Larchside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stephens Firs
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Sweetzer'S Piece
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Great Lea
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Tower Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Acorn Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Oakley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Volunteer Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 18. Brimpton Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Kiln Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Beech Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lambwood Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Halfacre Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Shipridge Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Addams Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Southwood Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Reading Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Damson Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Brocas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Three Firs Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1