HILCOT ROAD, RG30 2SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 2SX

HILCOT ROAD, RG30 2SX, Reading has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.17 per 1,000 population. This RG30 2SX 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 2SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 2SX, encompassing approximately 4733 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG30 2SX area, explore the RG30 2SX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

RG30 2SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Portman Way with total crimes: 9
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 8

HILCOT ROAD, RG30 2SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.17-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour117.18-15.38%
Shoplifting72.32600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.48-22.22%
Other theft61.4850.00%
Public order51.27150.00%
Burglary41.0633.33%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.61-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson92.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.90300.00%
Other theft40.85-63.64%
Burglary30.85-40.00%
Public order20.63-77.78%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.395.88%
Anti-social behaviour177.6154.55%
Criminal damage and arson123.5971.43%
Other theft112.54266.67%
Public order92.3212.50%
Burglary51.90400.00%
Theft from the person41.06100.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Drugs30.63-25.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.4813.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.18-42.11%
Public order82.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.6940.00%
Shoplifting41.48-33.33%
Drugs40.85300.00%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.59-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour196.34171.43%
Public order74.0116.67%
Shoplifting61.4850.00%
Other theft51.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0625.00%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Bicycle theft30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.905.41%
Anti-social behaviour78.24-53.33%
Public order61.48-40.00%
Shoplifting41.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Other theft40.85-42.86%
Drugs30.850.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.0142.31%
Anti-social behaviour157.82-6.25%
Public order103.1725.00%
Other theft72.11-30.00%
Shoplifting61.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27300.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-75.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.3236.84%
Anti-social behaviour165.4923.08%
Other theft103.38150.00%
Vehicle crime82.1133.33%
Public order81.6960.00%
Drugs31.69200.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.58-45.71%
Anti-social behaviour134.0162.50%
Vehicle crime62.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.2720.00%
Public order51.270.00%
Other theft41.06-63.64%
Shoplifting40.85300.00%
Bicycle theft30.85200.00%
Other crime20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.2334.62%
Vehicle crime147.3927.27%
Other theft112.96120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.32-38.46%
Public order51.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-37.50%
Drugs41.06-33.33%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.5418.18%
Anti-social behaviour135.49-18.75%
Vehicle crime112.7557.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.32166.67%
Drugs61.69500.00%
Other theft51.27-50.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Public order41.06-55.56%
Burglary30.85-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-75.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.650.00%
Other theft103.380.00%
Public order92.110.00%
Vehicle crime71.900.00%
Shoplifting51.480.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Bicycle theft40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202436
July 202436
June 202434
May 202430
April 202439
March 202437
February 202426
January 202419
December 202335
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202411
May 202419
April 20247
March 202415
February 202416
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 202314
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 2SX 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. Portman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Albany Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Little John'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Battle Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Battle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Chester Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightingale Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brock Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hilcot Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Wilson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Canford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Valentia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cranbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Walkers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elm Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1