ASHTON ROAD, RG14 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG14 5RJ

ASHTON ROAD, RG14 5RJ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.59 per 1,000 population. This RG14 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG14 5RJ, encompassing approximately 2825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG14 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mabel Luke Place with total crimes: 14
  • A339 with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

ASHTON ROAD, RG14 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.59-12.50%
Drugs97.43-25.00%
Other theft63.19100.00%
Public order62.12-53.85%
Bicycle theft62.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-20.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-57.14%
Shoplifting21.06-75.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.7326.32%
Public order138.4918.18%
Drugs124.60300.00%
Shoplifting84.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.8340.00%
Bicycle theft62.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Burglary11.06-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.7135.71%
Public order116.7222.22%
Shoplifting63.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77400.00%
Bicycle theft51.7766.67%
Other theft41.77100.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.34-12.50%
Public order94.9528.57%
Shoplifting83.19700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83100.00%
Bicycle theft31.4250.00%
Burglary31.06-40.00%
Drugs21.06-60.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.0545.45%
Public order75.6640.00%
Drugs52.480.00%
Burglary51.770.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-66.67%
Other crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.57-21.43%
Shoplifting83.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8350.00%
Public order52.1225.00%
Drugs51.7766.67%
Bicycle theft21.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-83.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.16-26.32%
Other theft64.95100.00%
Public order42.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Shoplifting41.42-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.420.00%
Drugs31.06-25.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.99-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.7266.67%
Shoplifting51.7766.67%
Public order51.77150.00%
Drugs41.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42200.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.9357.89%
Criminal damage and arson310.620.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.5135.71%
Other theft56.720.00%
Public order41.77-42.86%
Drugs31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-62.50%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.57-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson84.95100.00%
Public order72.830.00%
Shoplifting32.48-50.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Drugs20.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.590.00%
Public order77.790.00%
Shoplifting62.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.120.00%
Drugs52.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202419
June 202414
May 202416
April 202411
March 202414
February 202419
January 202430
December 202319
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mabel Luke Place
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. A339
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Carnegie Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rondetto Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Denman Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Railway Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Thornycroft Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Kings Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wharf Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Market Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Mayors Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Northway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Greenham Mill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1