SOUTHCOTE LANE, RG30 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 3AJ

SOUTHCOTE LANE, RG30 3AJ, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This RG30 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 3AJ, encompassing approximately 2160 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG30 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Virginia Way with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Elvian Close with total crimes: 2

SOUTHCOTE LANE, RG30 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.78-25.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-50.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Drugs20.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.11-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.24200.00%
Other theft32.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Public order20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.17600.00%
Vehicle crime33.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-77.78%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.2071.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime44.17300.00%
Public order31.8550.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.509.09%
Violence and sexual offences75.55-65.00%
Burglary33.2450.00%
Public order21.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 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 offences2024.0681.82%
Anti-social behaviour119.261000.00%
Shoplifting55.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2610.00%
Shoplifting35.0950.00%
Other crime21.39-33.33%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.63250.00%
Other crime33.240.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.79-38.46%
Public order43.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9618.18%
Criminal damage and arson46.020.00%
Shoplifting31.850.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-66.67%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.090.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 20247
March 202420
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 3AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Virginia Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Elvian Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Circuit Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Southcote Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aldworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fawley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wynford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1