CONNAUGHT ROAD, RG30 2UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 2UF

CONNAUGHT ROAD, RG30 2UF, Reading has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.15 per 1,000 population. This RG30 2UF 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 2UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 2UF, encompassing approximately 4819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG30 2UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 8
  • Prince Of Wales Avenue with total crimes: 5

CONNAUGHT ROAD, RG30 2UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.15-5.71%
Criminal damage and arson76.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.45-50.00%
Public order51.2466.67%
Shoplifting51.04400.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.490.00%
Other theft51.66-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Burglary40.8333.33%
Public order30.83-50.00%
Robbery30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.22-3.23%
Other theft116.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.28-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson82.0760.00%
Public order61.6650.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.5214.81%
Anti-social behaviour136.4344.44%
Other theft52.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-16.67%
Public order41.04-42.86%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.113.85%
Anti-social behaviour95.6080.00%
Public order71.8740.00%
Other theft61.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24200.00%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-85.71%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.83-16.13%
Vehicle crime75.390.00%
Public order51.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-50.00%
Other theft41.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.5263.16%
Public order106.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.07-28.57%
Shoplifting42.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.62-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.94100.00%
Other theft62.9020.00%
Public order41.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-66.67%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.15-21.88%
Public order85.19100.00%
Vehicle crime71.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.45133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.45100.00%
Other theft51.24-50.00%
Burglary41.04300.00%
Bicycle theft40.83300.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.1114.29%
Other theft106.64150.00%
Drugs52.0766.67%
Vehicle crime51.04-54.55%
Public order41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-66.67%
Other crime30.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.9064.71%
Vehicle crime115.8183.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.28-10.00%
Other theft41.87-60.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Public order30.83-62.50%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.320.00%
Other theft103.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.070.00%
Public order82.070.00%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 202413
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 202414
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 202430
June 202431
May 202427
April 202426
March 202431
February 202419
January 202425
December 202332
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Albany Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shireshead Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Carmelite Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Reading West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Battle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Ormsby Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilcot Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Josephine Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cranbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Westcote Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Haden Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1