RG14 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG14 5AX

RG14 5AX, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.94 per 1,000 population. This RG14 5AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG14 postcode area, which has experienced 290 crimes and a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG14 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG14 5AX, encompassing approximately 3138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)

RG14 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Mansion House Street with total crimes: 6

RG14 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.9453.85%
Violence and sexual offences206.37-33.33%
Public order106.37-47.37%
Drugs53.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-50.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Bicycle theft31.27-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-66.67%
Robbery20.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.3730.43%
Public order199.56111.11%
Shoplifting136.0562.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.19-30.77%
Drugs72.87133.33%
Bicycle theft72.2340.00%
Possession of weapons52.23400.00%
Other theft31.59-62.50%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.724.55%
Criminal damage and arson137.33333.33%
Public order94.1428.57%
Shoplifting82.87-75.00%
Other theft82.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.55100.00%
Bicycle theft52.5525.00%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Other crime20.96-50.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3228.0423.08%
Violence and sexual offences2210.2015.79%
Public order77.01-22.22%
Other theft52.230.00%
Other crime41.59300.00%
Bicycle theft41.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-57.14%
Drugs20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2626.13-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences198.28-26.92%
Public order96.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.8775.00%
Other theft52.230.00%
Bicycle theft51.590.00%
Drugs41.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-57.14%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2728.9968.75%
Violence and sexual offences268.604.00%
Public order88.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5575.00%
Bicycle theft52.23400.00%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-60.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Theft from the person30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.5813.64%
Shoplifting167.9723.08%
Criminal damage and arson105.1042.86%
Public order53.19-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.30-18.52%
Shoplifting137.018.33%
Public order124.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.8275.00%
Other theft52.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5933.33%
Drugs31.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.678.00%
Shoplifting128.60-14.29%
Other theft53.82-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Public order41.27-60.00%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Drugs31.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.850.00%
Shoplifting147.97-6.67%
Public order104.46-9.09%
Other theft83.19166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.5516.67%
Drugs52.230.00%
Robbery31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.81-19.35%
Shoplifting157.97-25.00%
Public order114.78-15.38%
Burglary63.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-45.45%
Drugs51.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Theft from the person20.96-33.33%
Robbery10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.270.00%
Shoplifting209.880.00%
Public order136.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.500.00%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20248
June 202432
May 202426
April 202427
March 202416
February 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202430
July 202423
June 202422
May 202419
April 202426
March 202425
February 202422
January 202427
December 202325
November 202325
October 202331

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202413
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 202412
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG14 5AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Mansion House Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 4. Northbrook Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pound Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 7. Berkeley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Carnegie Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bartholomew Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Oddfellows Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kennet Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Strawberry Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wharf Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Market Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Kimbers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Albert Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. St David'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rockingham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Link Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Mayors Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1