RG14 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG14 5LQ

RG14 5LQ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.28 per 1,000 population. This RG14 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG14 5LQ, encompassing approximately 3402 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG14 5LQ area, explore the RG14 5LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

RG14 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Mansion House Street with total crimes: 6

RG14 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.28-25.00%
Shoplifting187.0520.00%
Public order125.29-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour73.53-41.67%
Bicycle theft62.06-33.33%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-28.57%
Drugs51.47-28.57%
Robbery31.4750.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.8028.00%
Public order179.4088.89%
Shoplifting155.0036.36%
Anti-social behaviour124.4133.33%
Bicycle theft93.5328.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.65-41.67%
Drugs72.0675.00%
Possession of weapons52.06400.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-25.00%
Other theft30.88-57.14%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2527.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.35500.00%
Shoplifting113.53-67.65%
Public order93.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6580.00%
Other theft72.6516.67%
Bicycle theft72.0675.00%
Drugs42.06100.00%
Vehicle crime41.18100.00%
Theft from the person21.18100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3428.2136.00%
Violence and sexual offences259.9919.05%
Public order97.3528.57%
Other theft62.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7666.67%
Other crime41.47100.00%
Bicycle theft41.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-66.67%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2523.81-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences217.35-22.22%
Public order76.17-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.0650.00%
Bicycle theft51.760.00%
Other theft41.47-20.00%
Drugs41.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-66.67%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2927.9245.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.52-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour97.94125.00%
Public order82.6533.33%
Bicycle theft52.35150.00%
Other theft51.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-66.67%
Other crime31.180.00%
Theft from the person30.8850.00%
Drugs10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.577.41%
Shoplifting208.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.88140.00%
Public order63.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Other theft41.18-33.33%
Drugs31.180.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.163.85%
Shoplifting157.940.00%
Public order94.41125.00%
Other theft62.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Drugs31.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.280.00%
Shoplifting157.647.14%
Other theft54.41-37.50%
Public order41.47-50.00%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Drugs30.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.450.00%
Shoplifting147.64-12.50%
Public order84.11-20.00%
Other theft82.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.350.00%
Drugs51.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Burglary10.59-83.33%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.10-25.71%
Shoplifting167.64-33.33%
Public order104.70-33.33%
Drugs62.94100.00%
Burglary61.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Bicycle theft31.18-40.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.740.00%
Shoplifting2410.290.00%
Public order157.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.410.00%
Bicycle theft53.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202411
June 202434
May 202425
April 202429
March 202420
February 202415
January 202415
December 202314
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202432
July 202425
June 202425
May 202421
April 202427
March 202429
February 202427
January 202426
December 202326
November 202326
October 202335

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 202412
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    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. A339
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 9. Berkeley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St John'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Carnegie Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bartholomew Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Oddfellows Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kennet Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wharf Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Market Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Kimbers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rectory Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St David'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rockingham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Link Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Derby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mayors Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1