RG14 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG14 5QU

RG14 5QU, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.41 per 1,000 population. This RG14 5QU 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 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG14 5QU, encompassing approximately 2283 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG14 5QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mabel Luke Place with total crimes: 14
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

RG14 5QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2339.41-20.69%
Shoplifting1810.070.00%
Public order127.88-33.33%
Drugs105.25-23.08%
Bicycle theft74.38-12.50%
Other theft63.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19-28.57%
Robbery32.1950.00%
Burglary11.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2951.2320.83%
Shoplifting1812.7050.00%
Public order187.8828.57%
Drugs137.88225.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.6966.67%
Bicycle theft84.3814.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.50-30.00%
Other theft43.07-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.75300.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2441.6020.00%
Public order1410.5155.56%
Shoplifting126.13-67.57%
Criminal damage and arson105.25400.00%
Other theft74.3875.00%
Bicycle theft73.0716.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.0750.00%
Drugs42.630.00%
Robbery21.75100.00%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3741.6048.00%
Violence and sexual offences2016.20-13.04%
Public order98.7612.50%
Bicycle theft63.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%
Drugs41.75-42.86%
Other theft41.75-20.00%
Other crime31.7550.00%
Burglary31.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2540.28-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences2310.95-4.17%
Public order810.07-11.11%
Drugs73.5075.00%
Burglary53.07400.00%
Other theft52.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-60.00%
Bicycle theft41.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.75100.00%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3043.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences2413.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour1010.51150.00%
Public order94.3812.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.9425.00%
Bicycle theft42.1933.33%
Drugs41.7533.33%
Other theft41.75-20.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Theft from the person31.31200.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2734.59-6.90%
Shoplifting2011.8217.65%
Public order88.76-20.00%
Other theft53.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.750.00%
Drugs31.31-25.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.59-12.12%
Shoplifting1712.7021.43%
Public order107.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.3875.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0766.67%
Drugs42.19100.00%
Other theft41.7533.33%
Possession of weapons21.75100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.2122.22%
Shoplifting1414.45-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.130.00%
Burglary41.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-25.00%
Other theft31.31-62.50%
Public order21.31-80.00%
Drugs20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2735.0322.73%
Shoplifting1511.82-11.76%
Public order106.5725.00%
Other theft84.38300.00%
Robbery43.50300.00%
Drugs41.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.47-26.67%
Shoplifting179.63-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson87.4433.33%
Public order83.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.50-45.45%
Drugs62.6320.00%
Burglary42.63100.00%
Bicycle theft31.75-25.00%
Theft from the person21.31100.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3046.850.00%
Shoplifting2413.140.00%
Public order1610.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.820.00%
Drugs52.630.00%
Bicycle theft42.190.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 20242
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316

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 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202412
June 202437
May 202425
April 202430
March 202420
February 202417
January 202414
December 202315
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202424
June 202420
May 202423
April 202424
March 202427
February 202429
January 202433
December 202327
November 202322
October 202330

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mabel Luke Place
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Mansion House Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 5. Northbrook Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Carnegie Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bartholomew Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Oddfellows Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Railway Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Thornycroft Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Fleming Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Park Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Kings Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wharf Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Market Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Mayors Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Northway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Greenham Mill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1