KIMBERLEY CLOSE, RG1 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6LA

KIMBERLEY CLOSE, RG1 6LA, Reading has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG1 postcode area, which has experienced 701 crimes and a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG1 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6LA, encompassing approximately 2941 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 6LA area, explore the RG1 6LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG1 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rembrandt Way with total crimes: 6
  • Carmelite Drive with total crimes: 5
  • North Lodge Mews with total crimes: 4

KIMBERLEY CLOSE, RG1 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.14-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Burglary11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.82-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-57.14%
Public order31.02200.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.2227.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.7675.00%
Other theft32.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5457.14%
Vehicle crime53.74-16.67%
Public order41.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.14-61.11%
Vehicle crime62.380.00%
Other crime32.040.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.84125.00%
Public order26.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.46-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.7250.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.2018.18%
Vehicle crime54.4225.00%
Other crime31.700.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4883.33%
Vehicle crime43.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-60.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7025.00%
Vehicle crime21.70-33.33%
Burglary10.68-80.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary59.520.00%
Other theft51.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 202411
April 20247
March 202418
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 6LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rembrandt Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Carmelite Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. North Lodge Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Greenidge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Haden Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upavon Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Old Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Heron Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hungerford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kenilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1