TEST CLOSE, RG30 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 4DL

TEST CLOSE, RG30 4DL, Reading has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This RG30 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 4DL, encompassing approximately 3447 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG30 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elvaston Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hardwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Spey Road with total crimes: 2

TEST CLOSE, RG30 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.70-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour62.61100.00%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.86-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson54.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.6015.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-25.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.44185.71%
Anti-social behaviour65.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7433.33%
Public order31.160.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.22-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences86.09-46.67%
Public order42.32-20.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-75.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.1815.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.35700.00%
Public order52.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4566.67%
Drugs31.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8318.18%
Public order33.770.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences117.25120.00%
Other theft43.19100.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.93-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-86.67%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.350.00%
Vehicle crime42.030.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202417
June 202423
May 202420
April 20247
March 20248
February 202415
January 202413
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 202315

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elvaston Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hardwick Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Spey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Romany Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norcot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Warnford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gairn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Poole Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Tay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eldart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kinloch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rannoch Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Eddleston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Strathy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mowbray Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dulnan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lawrence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Royston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Savernake Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1