OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 1HL

OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1HL, Reading has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.70 per 1,000 population. This RG30 1HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG30 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG30 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 1HL, encompassing approximately 3147 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

RG30 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Little John'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Constitution Road with total crimes: 6

OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.70-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour107.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.18-22.22%
Public order62.22100.00%
Other theft41.91-42.86%
Drugs31.27-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.6186.67%
Criminal damage and arson98.90350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-42.86%
Other theft72.5416.67%
Drugs42.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Public order30.95-66.67%
Theft from the person20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.84-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour144.77133.33%
Public order94.4580.00%
Other theft62.86200.00%
Theft from the person31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.58-50.00%
Public order51.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Burglary31.27-25.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Shoplifting20.64-60.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour128.58300.00%
Public order53.810.00%
Shoplifting51.5966.67%
Burglary41.59-33.33%
Other theft41.27-20.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-71.43%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.38-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.63250.00%
Burglary62.220.00%
Public order51.91-16.67%
Other theft51.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-66.67%
Shoplifting30.95-40.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.758.70%
Anti-social behaviour97.9450.00%
Public order62.860.00%
Other theft51.910.00%
Shoplifting51.59400.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.5264.29%
Anti-social behaviour67.31-14.29%
Public order61.910.00%
Other theft51.91150.00%
Bicycle theft41.590.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 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 offences1415.57-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour74.4540.00%
Vehicle crime72.220.00%
Public order62.220.00%
Shoplifting41.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-50.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.3442.11%
Vehicle crime78.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.22200.00%
Public order61.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.91-16.67%
Other theft41.590.00%
Drugs41.2733.33%
Burglary21.270.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.16-24.00%
Vehicle crime76.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.22-53.85%
Other theft41.91-33.33%
Public order41.27-20.00%
Shoplifting41.27-33.33%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.940.00%
Shoplifting64.130.00%
Vehicle crime61.910.00%
Other theft61.910.00%
Public order51.910.00%
Bicycle theft41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
July 202415
June 202427
May 202427
April 202424
March 202425
February 202423
January 202414
December 202327
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 1HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Little John'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Constitution Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Alma Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chester Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St George'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Craig Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brock Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rona Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilcot Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grovelands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Broughton Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Ledbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wilson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Canford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lundy Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Groveland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1