READING ROAD SOUTH, GU52 7QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU52 7QL

READING ROAD SOUTH, GU52 7QL, Hart has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.14 per 1,000 population. This GU52 7QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU52 postcode area, which has experienced 42 crimes and a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU52 7QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU52 7QL, encompassing approximately 319 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU52 7QL area, explore the GU52 7QL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

GU52 7QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

READING ROAD SOUTH, GU52 7QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting553.14-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences415.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.50-50.00%
Public order19.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime13.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.130.00%
Drugs13.130.00%
Other theft13.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences896.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour625.0150.00%
Shoplifting618.760.00%
Public order418.760.00%
Burglary212.500.00%
Other crime26.25100.00%
Other theft26.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1096.9142.86%
Shoplifting631.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour418.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.500.00%
Other theft312.5050.00%
Drugs29.380.00%
Vehicle crime16.250.00%
Other crime13.130.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14112.53180.00%
Violence and sexual offences743.76-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson421.88100.00%
Public order412.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.50-60.00%
Other theft26.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime16.250.00%
Other crime13.130.00%
Burglary13.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17118.7970.00%
Anti-social behaviour553.1466.67%
Shoplifting515.63-54.55%
Public order415.630.00%
Other theft312.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.380.00%
Burglary16.250.00%
Possession of weapons13.130.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11103.1683.33%
Violence and sexual offences1034.39100.00%
Public order431.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.50-40.00%
Other theft19.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.130.00%
Drugs13.13-75.00%
Other crime13.130.00%
Vehicle crime13.130.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting681.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences518.76-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour515.63-54.55%
Drugs415.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.50-66.67%
Public order26.25100.00%
Other theft26.25100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13131.2944.44%
Anti-social behaviour1140.64120.00%
Criminal damage and arson634.39200.00%
Shoplifting418.76-20.00%
Burglary212.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime26.250.00%
Theft from the person26.25100.00%
Other theft16.250.00%
Public order13.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences993.78-50.00%
Shoplifting528.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.6366.67%
Burglary315.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.380.00%
Drugs26.25100.00%
Other crime16.25-66.67%
Public order13.13-75.00%
Other theft13.13-66.67%
Theft from the person13.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18131.29157.14%
Shoplifting556.27-37.50%
Public order415.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour312.5050.00%
Other crime39.380.00%
Other theft39.380.00%
Burglary39.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.380.00%
Drugs16.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting890.65700.00%
Violence and sexual offences725.0116.67%
Burglary421.88300.00%
Drugs312.50200.00%
Public order39.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences678.150.00%
Public order418.760.00%
Other theft312.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.380.00%
Bicycle theft26.250.00%
Drugs16.250.00%
Vehicle crime13.130.00%
Shoplifting13.130.00%
Robbery13.130.00%
Burglary13.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 202417
April 202410
March 20245
February 202413
January 20249
December 202318
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU52 7QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Albert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bramblewood Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1