FRANCIS CLOSE, RG18 3GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG18 3GS

FRANCIS CLOSE, RG18 3GS, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.97 per 1,000 population. This RG18 3GS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG18 postcode area, which has experienced 45 crimes and a crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG18 3GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG18 3GS, encompassing approximately 1217 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG18 3GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paynesdown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Faircross Court with total crimes: 2
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 2

FRANCIS CLOSE, RG18 3GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.39-28.57%
Other crime14.110.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.6180.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.39-30.00%
Burglary15.750.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1018.90150.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.22-37.50%
Public order34.11-25.00%
Other theft22.46100.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.720.00%
Public order46.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime33.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Other theft12.46-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.5775.00%
Public order25.750.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.29300.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.220.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%

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 offences814.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.570.00%
Public order22.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.46-77.78%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.390.00%
Shoplifting22.460.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.32-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson44.930.00%
Other theft33.290.00%
Bicycle theft22.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.040.00%
Public order23.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG18 3GS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paynesdown Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Faircross Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westland
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kestrel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Roger Croft Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Calard Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Loundyes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Whitaker Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1