GRAFTON ROAD, RG30 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 4QJ

GRAFTON ROAD, RG30 4QJ, Reading has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.86 per 1,000 population. This RG30 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 4QJ, encompassing approximately 713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG30 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Triangle with total crimes: 8
  • Holland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Berkshire Drive with total crimes: 3

GRAFTON ROAD, RG30 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.8671.43%
Shoplifting516.83-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2150.00%
Public order24.210.00%
Bicycle theft12.800.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting832.25-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences711.22-30.00%
Vehicle crime29.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Public order22.80-33.33%
Burglary12.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.8625.00%
Shoplifting914.020.00%
Public order312.620.00%
Other theft24.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting929.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour211.220.00%
Robbery12.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting942.06350.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.62100.00%
Vehicle crime58.41400.00%
Burglary37.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.21-33.33%
Public order22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80-33.33%
Drugs12.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson321.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2150.00%
Shoplifting24.210.00%
Burglary12.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.01200.00%
Shoplifting24.21-84.62%
Burglary22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.800.00%
Public order12.800.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1328.041200.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.23-20.00%
Drugs15.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.23-28.57%
Burglary27.010.00%
Bicycle theft12.800.00%
Shoplifting11.40-66.67%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.630.00%
Shoplifting39.810.00%
Other theft24.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 202413
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Triangle
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holland Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Berkshire Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maiwand Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corwen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1