THE MEADWAY, RG30 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 4AP

THE MEADWAY, RG30 4AP, Reading has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.37 per 1,000 population. This RG30 4AP 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 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 4AP, encompassing approximately 2425 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG30 4AP area, explore the RG30 4AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG30 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Elan Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stoneham Close with total crimes: 3

THE MEADWAY, RG30 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3718.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.36150.00%
Other crime42.060.00%
Possession of weapons31.650.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft10.82-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.48-35.29%
Other theft44.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.02-34.62%
Public order57.01150.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.26116.67%
Criminal damage and arson410.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-40.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences87.83-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.30250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.78-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson45.77300.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In February 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 offences1712.7888.89%
Anti-social behaviour57.01400.00%
Public order42.0633.33%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.55-30.77%
Public order33.710.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4862.50%
Other theft45.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.30-20.00%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202426
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 202417
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elan Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stoneham Close
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 4. Elvaston Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hardwick Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Conwy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Combe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Wye Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tarlton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warnford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Meadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Poole Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Savernake Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1