ROMSEY ROAD, RG30 6UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 6UP

ROMSEY ROAD, RG30 6UP, Reading has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.68 per 1,000 population. This RG30 6UP 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 6UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 6UP, encompassing approximately 1629 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG30 6UP area, explore the RG30 6UP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG30 6UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

ROMSEY ROAD, RG30 6UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1730.6813.33%
Shoplifting1410.43180.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.59-33.33%
Public order32.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Bicycle theft21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-60.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other theft10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6825.00%
Other theft53.07-37.50%
Shoplifting53.07-28.57%
Public order33.07-50.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2542.34-7.41%
Other theft815.34700.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.9133.33%
Shoplifting74.91-30.00%
Public order64.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
Bicycle theft32.450.00%
Drugs31.8450.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2733.14200.00%
Shoplifting1016.5742.86%
Anti-social behaviour66.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.68-60.00%
Drugs22.450.00%
Public order11.23-75.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1030.07233.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.14-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.5233.33%
Shoplifting74.91-46.15%
Public order44.30-20.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-60.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Robbery21.23100.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1332.5230.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.9822.22%
Anti-social behaviour66.750.00%
Public order53.6825.00%
Vehicle crime53.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0750.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other theft21.23-50.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.14-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour65.52500.00%
Other theft43.68300.00%
Public order42.4533.33%
Bicycle theft22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-71.43%
Burglary11.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.0941.67%
Vehicle crime710.4375.00%
Public order34.30200.00%
Drugs21.84-60.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other theft10.61-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.930.00%
Other theft67.36500.00%
Drugs53.68150.00%
Vehicle crime43.070.00%
Burglary32.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Shoplifting21.84-33.33%
Public order11.23-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.2533.33%
Vehicle crime47.36300.00%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft21.23-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.57-43.75%
Bicycle theft55.52400.00%
Public order33.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%
Theft from the person21.84100.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.480.00%
Vehicle crime49.820.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 202413
March 202410
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202425
June 202427
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 202417
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 6UP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wimborne Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Winslet Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moriston Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thirlmere Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Sterling Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Edgar Milward Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Romany Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mowbray Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dulnan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cranbourne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1