RG18 4JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG18 4JW

RG18 4JW, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.32 per 1,000 population. This RG18 4JW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG18 postcode area, which has experienced 69 crimes and a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG18 4JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG18 4JW, encompassing approximately 2186 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG18 4JW area, explore the RG18 4JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

RG18 4JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Mount Road with total crimes: 7
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 5

RG18 4JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.32-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour95.95-18.18%
Shoplifting54.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.29400.00%
Drugs42.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.0455.56%
Anti-social behaviour116.400.00%
Shoplifting65.03-14.29%
Other theft32.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.91100.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.84120.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.03-43.75%
Shoplifting74.12133.33%
Burglary23.200.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.01-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour57.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.2950.00%
Bicycle theft31.370.00%
Shoplifting31.37-80.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.1583.33%
Shoplifting1510.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.8675.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.389.09%
Shoplifting105.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Drugs20.91-66.67%
Robbery20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.46-21.43%
Shoplifting75.0375.00%
Drugs63.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7433.33%
Public order31.83-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.01-6.67%
Public order86.4033.33%
Shoplifting43.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-57.14%
Burglary21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.38-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.86-30.00%
Public order63.20500.00%
Burglary32.74200.00%
Shoplifting31.37-50.00%
Drugs21.37100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.98150.00%
Shoplifting64.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Public order10.46-83.33%
Burglary10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.1542.86%
Shoplifting189.15200.00%
Public order68.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74-50.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.40100.00%
Public order63.66100.00%
Shoplifting62.74-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.740.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.920.00%
Shoplifting115.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.030.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310
September 20234
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 202416
March 202422
February 202412
January 202411
December 202314
November 202315
October 202324
September 202320
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20231
September 20236
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 202415
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 202318
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG18 4JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mount Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Park Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Coombe Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 5. Holywell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Domoney Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vincent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. The Frances
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Haywards
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. A4
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Broadway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. The Alders
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Dunstan Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Harebell Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Meadowsweet Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Turnfields
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Neville Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stoney Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Victor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kennet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prancing Horse Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Elms Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Anvil Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1