WALMER CLOSE, RG30 4HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 4HL

WALMER CLOSE, RG30 4HL, Reading has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.06 per 1,000 population. This RG30 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 4HL, encompassing approximately 1993 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG30 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honey End Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Elan Close with total crimes: 3

WALMER CLOSE, RG30 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.06-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour49.53100.00%
Other crime42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Other theft11.00-66.67%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.574.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.04150.00%
Other theft32.51200.00%
Public order31.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.08-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour512.54-28.57%
Public order42.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.0133.33%
Burglary32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.106.67%
Anti-social behaviour716.0575.00%
Public order63.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.01-16.67%
Burglary32.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Other theft21.50-50.00%
Shoplifting21.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.5915.38%
Criminal damage and arson615.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-20.00%
Other theft42.01300.00%
Burglary42.01100.00%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5125.00%
Shoplifting42.51100.00%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.50-50.00%

In March 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 offences2624.58-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson413.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-33.33%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.58135.71%
Anti-social behaviour316.5550.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Public order31.50200.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.55-6.67%
Other theft47.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1514.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.5233.33%
Other theft42.0133.33%
Burglary22.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.57-19.35%
Burglary412.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Drugs31.50200.00%
Public order21.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.550.00%
Public order43.510.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202425
June 202432
May 202430
April 202426
March 202426
February 202433
January 202414
December 202315
November 202325
October 202331

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Honey End Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Elan Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stoneham Close
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Shilling Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wye Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morlands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hogarth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Meadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poole Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1