BRIDGEWATER CLOSE, RG30 1JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 1JT

BRIDGEWATER CLOSE, RG30 1JT, Reading has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.32 per 1,000 population. This RG30 1JT 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 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 1JT, encompassing approximately 2263 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG30 1JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little John'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Constitution Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

BRIDGEWATER CLOSE, RG30 1JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.8416.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-50.00%
Public order42.2133.33%
Drugs21.77-33.33%
Other theft20.88-66.67%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.0923.08%
Anti-social behaviour107.07-16.67%
Other theft64.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6550.00%
Drugs32.65200.00%
Public order31.33-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.44-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour125.7433.33%
Public order75.3016.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.0933.33%
Other theft41.77100.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.215.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.28-18.18%
Public order63.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.775.26%
Anti-social behaviour118.84266.67%
Drugs34.86200.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Other theft31.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.0011.76%
Criminal damage and arson68.40500.00%
Burglary42.650.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-40.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.026.25%
Anti-social behaviour57.51400.00%
Other theft42.21300.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.2623.08%
Theft from the person37.07200.00%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Public order20.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-83.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.23-27.78%
Vehicle crime65.74200.00%
Public order52.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-25.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.2338.46%
Public order47.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences1315.46-18.75%
Vehicle crime55.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-20.00%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Drugs31.33200.00%
Public order21.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.090.00%
Shoplifting67.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Public order41.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Theft from the person21.330.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202413
June 202421
May 202420
April 202419
March 202417
February 202416
January 202413
December 202318
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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 1JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Little John'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Constitution Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Alma Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Winslet Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chester Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. St George'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Craig Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brock Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rona Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grovelands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Broughton Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ledbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Groveland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1