RG26 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG26 4QY

RG26 4QY, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population. This RG26 4QY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG26 postcode area, which has experienced 88 crimes and a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG26 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG26 4QY, encompassing approximately 1076 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG26 4QY area, explore the RG26 4QY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG26 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sarum Road with total crimes: 3
  • Royal Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Meon Close with total crimes: 2

RG26 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-50.00%
Shoplifting11.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences613.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.570.00%
Other theft23.72100.00%
Burglary11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2975.00%
Other theft16.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.2933.33%
Other theft23.72100.00%
Shoplifting21.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.57200.00%
Public order12.790.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.86-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Burglary11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Other theft10.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.2250.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.79200.00%
Public order12.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.860.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Other crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.430.00%
Public order22.79100.00%
Shoplifting21.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.860.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.570.00%
Public order12.790.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG26 4QY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sarum Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Royal Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Burrows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Franklin Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Penney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. County Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1