ELM PARK, RG30 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 2HU

ELM PARK, RG30 2HU, Reading has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This RG30 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 2HU, encompassing approximately 4212 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG30 2HU area, explore the RG30 2HU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG30 2HU area, visit the RG30 2HU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG30 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Of Wales Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Aberford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shireshead Close with total crimes: 5

ELM PARK, RG30 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.73-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.8020.00%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Public order40.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-50.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.2760.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-37.50%
Other theft21.19-75.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8720.00%
Other theft84.27700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9025.00%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5625.00%
Public order51.1925.00%
Other crime41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-42.86%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.87-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour74.7540.00%
Other theft61.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Public order40.9533.33%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.92-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour56.17-37.50%
Other theft31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.9292.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.41-27.27%
Public order31.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 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 offences1410.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.32266.67%
Other theft62.61500.00%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.93-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Public order31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-85.71%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8272.73%
Vehicle crime114.51266.67%
Other theft72.61250.00%
Drugs41.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-71.43%
Burglary20.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7837.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.610.00%
Burglary41.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-50.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Other theft20.71-60.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences87.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.900.00%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Other theft51.420.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 202311
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202418
June 202415
May 202420
April 202426
March 202427
February 202414
January 20246
December 202319
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 2HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Aberford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shireshead Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hilcot Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wilson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Canford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cranbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Walkers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lundy Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Elm Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Penroath Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Jenkins Close
    Total1
    Other theft1