RG14 9SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG14 9SL

RG14 9SL, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.96 per 1,000 population. This RG14 9SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG14 postcode area, which has experienced 389 crimes and a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG14 9SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG14 9SL, encompassing approximately 3562 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG14 9SL area, explore the RG14 9SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

RG14 9SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Mabel Luke Place with total crimes: 14
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 13

RG14 9SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3333.9626.92%
Public order179.2654.55%
Shoplifting144.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.9355.56%
Drugs123.9371.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft82.2514.29%
Possession of weapons52.25400.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-25.00%
Other theft30.84-57.14%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.6713.04%
Public order117.3010.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.8180.00%
Shoplifting82.53-60.00%
Drugs72.25133.33%
Other theft71.9640.00%
Bicycle theft71.9675.00%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.460.00%
Shoplifting206.46100.00%
Public order105.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8166.67%
Other theft51.4025.00%
Bicycle theft41.40-20.00%
Drugs31.12-50.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.490.00%
Public order106.4642.86%
Shoplifting102.81-33.33%
Drugs62.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6850.00%
Bicycle theft51.6825.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-62.50%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.05-8.00%
Shoplifting156.4687.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.21166.67%
Public order72.2575.00%
Bicycle theft41.9633.33%
Drugs41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-60.00%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.81-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson107.02100.00%
Shoplifting82.81-33.33%
Other theft52.25-16.67%
Drugs41.4033.33%
Public order41.12-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.37-9.68%
Shoplifting127.8650.00%
Public order93.37125.00%
Other theft62.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6866.67%
Drugs31.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.2524.00%
Shoplifting88.70-11.11%
Public order42.25-42.86%
Drugs41.120.00%
Other theft41.12-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.370.00%
Other theft97.020.00%
Shoplifting92.5350.00%
Public order72.53-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9620.00%
Drugs41.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.84-33.33%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-87.50%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.05-30.56%
Public order107.02-33.33%
Burglary82.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2550.00%
Shoplifting61.68-64.71%
Drugs61.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-44.44%
Bicycle theft31.40-40.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.1944.00%
Shoplifting1710.1121.43%
Public order154.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.21200.00%
Drugs62.53200.00%
Bicycle theft51.68-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-33.33%
Other theft31.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In September 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 offences2522.740.00%
Shoplifting147.020.00%
Public order123.930.00%
Bicycle theft93.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.530.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 202420
May 202410
April 202415
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202317
September 202314

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 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202426
June 202423
May 202423
April 202423
March 202425
February 202428
January 202431
December 202325
November 202325
October 202336
September 202325

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG14 9SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Mabel Luke Place
    Total14
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mansion House Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pound Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A339
    Total5
    Bicycle theft4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Newbury (Station)
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oddfellows Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Donats Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wharf Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Berkeley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Rectory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Harbury Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Carnegie Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bartholomew Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kennet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kimbers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. West Mills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mallard Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. St Nicholas' Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rockingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Link Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mayors Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1