RECREATION ROAD, RG30 4UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 4UB

RECREATION ROAD, RG30 4UB, Reading has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.29 per 1,000 population. This RG30 4UB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG30 postcode area, which has experienced 223 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG30 4UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 4UB, encompassing approximately 1135 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG30 4UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Triangle with total crimes: 11
  • Teviot Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

RECREATION ROAD, RG30 4UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.2975.00%
Shoplifting912.33-40.00%
Burglary37.92200.00%
Robbery12.64-50.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1530.8236.36%
Violence and sexual offences813.21-20.00%
Other theft57.04150.00%
Public order34.40200.00%
Robbery22.64100.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1129.06-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences109.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.800.00%
Other crime32.6450.00%
Other theft22.64-33.33%
Public order11.760.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1736.98142.86%
Violence and sexual offences1214.970.00%
Other theft310.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Other crime22.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Robbery11.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.8271.43%
Shoplifting710.5740.00%
Other theft46.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Public order22.64100.00%
Robbery21.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Burglary11.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.37-22.22%
Shoplifting56.16-86.11%
Other theft24.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3650.19125.00%
Violence and sexual offences931.700.00%
Vehicle crime47.92100.00%
Drugs23.520.00%
Other theft21.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Burglary10.88-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1636.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences914.0980.00%
Other theft57.920.00%
Burglary44.400.00%
Public order33.52200.00%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Theft from the person11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.09150.00%
Shoplifting44.40-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour23.52100.00%
Public order11.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.88-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.88-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1338.7485.71%
Other theft1011.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime98.800.00%
Public order37.920.00%
Other crime32.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1229.9450.00%
Shoplifting710.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.16600.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.16-50.00%
Other crime14.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.34100.00%
Other theft88.80300.00%
Shoplifting57.04150.00%
Public order44.40100.00%
Other crime43.520.00%
Burglary23.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-33.33%
Drugs11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.370.00%
Robbery34.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Other theft22.640.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order21.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
August 20233

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 20245
February 202436
January 202416
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 202412
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310
August 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 202310
October 202312
September 20238
August 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Triangle
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Teviot Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lemart Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Loader Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bran Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sona Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coalport Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Polsted Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1