RG8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8

RG8, South Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG8, encompassing approximately 19596 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thames Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Pryor Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

RG8 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG8

The postcode district are associated with the RG8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.5218.52%
Anti-social behaviour121.63-7.69%
Public order50.610.00%
Other crime40.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.20-66.67%
Burglary40.20-33.33%
Other theft30.20-62.50%
Drugs20.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences273.9842.11%
Anti-social behaviour131.38-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.660.00%
Other theft80.6114.29%
Burglary60.4120.00%
Public order50.310.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Shoplifting20.10-33.33%
Drugs10.100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour304.34114.29%
Violence and sexual offences191.53-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson120.979.09%
Other theft70.61250.00%
Public order50.3625.00%
Burglary50.26-16.67%
Shoplifting30.26200.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.62-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour141.17133.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.7183.33%
Vehicle crime60.56-33.33%
Burglary60.31500.00%
Public order40.310.00%
Other crime20.20-50.00%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%
Other theft20.10-75.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.324.35%
Vehicle crime91.22200.00%
Other theft80.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.31-45.45%
Other crime40.31100.00%
Public order40.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.05-50.00%
Burglary10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.11-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.1737.50%
Other theft60.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.31100.00%
Public order40.20-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.20200.00%
Vehicle crime30.15200.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Other crime20.10-33.33%
Shoplifting20.10100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences252.9131.58%
Anti-social behaviour81.2814.29%
Burglary50.4166.67%
Public order50.26-28.57%
Other theft40.26-33.33%
Other crime30.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-75.00%
Drugs20.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-80.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences192.9626.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.9714.29%
Public order70.41600.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.3616.67%
Other theft60.36200.00%
Vehicle crime50.3166.67%
Burglary30.26200.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Shoplifting10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151.99-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.36-14.29%
Shoplifting40.31300.00%
Vehicle crime30.20-40.00%
Other theft20.15-66.67%
Public order10.10-85.71%
Burglary10.05-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.22-41.67%
Public order70.3616.67%
Burglary60.36-57.14%
Other theft60.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.26150.00%
Other crime40.26300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.05-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.6423.08%
Burglary141.63366.67%
Anti-social behaviour120.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.61233.33%
Other theft90.51350.00%
Public order60.4650.00%
Shoplifting30.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-71.43%
Drugs10.100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences263.0113.04%
Anti-social behaviour91.33-30.77%
Vehicle crime70.4640.00%
Public order40.360.00%
Shoplifting40.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.20-57.14%
Burglary30.1550.00%
Other theft20.15-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Other theft60.360.00%
Vehicle crime50.310.00%
Public order40.260.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Drugs20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202427
May 202419
April 202423
March 202424
February 202423
January 202425
December 202319
November 202315
October 202324
September 202332
August 202326
July 202323

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 202430
April 202414
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 202312
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202412
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 202314
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thames Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pryor Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Park Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Mowforth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. The Bull Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Woodview Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Police Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pangbourne Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hartslock Bridleway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Chestnut Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Medill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Powley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marten Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Long Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Middle Springs
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Sloane Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Hartslock View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Townsend Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Starveall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Wall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Darby Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Purley Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Dunluce Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Reading Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Saxon Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Whitchurch Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1