WEALD RISE, RG30 6XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 6XA

WEALD RISE, RG30 6XA, Reading has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.75 per 1,000 population. This RG30 6XA 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 6XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 6XA, encompassing approximately 1225 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

RG30 6XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Wimborne Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Coniston Drive with total crimes: 3

WEALD RISE, RG30 6XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1227.75140.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.1625.00%
Vehicle crime44.080.00%
Public order23.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.77-72.22%
Shoplifting54.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.260.00%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Possession of weapons22.450.00%
Public order11.63-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.3850.00%
Shoplifting614.69-14.29%
Public order54.90400.00%
Drugs24.080.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In June 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 offences1220.4071.43%
Shoplifting79.790.00%
Vehicle crime25.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-80.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.12-30.00%
Shoplifting75.71-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.71-50.00%
Public order34.080.00%
Drugs32.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-40.00%
Other crime22.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-83.33%
Robbery10.820.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1241.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences109.7911.11%
Criminal damage and arson108.16400.00%
Vehicle crime68.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.900.00%
Public order34.080.00%
Drugs22.450.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.5780.00%
Shoplifting97.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.350.00%
Vehicle crime44.08-50.00%
Public order33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime816.32166.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.53-28.57%
Other crime24.080.00%
Other theft11.63-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.40-22.22%
Burglary65.71100.00%
Other theft44.900.00%
Vehicle crime33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.3280.00%
Burglary37.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-33.33%
Other crime21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-83.33%
Public order10.820.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime619.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Other theft22.45100.00%
Robbery11.630.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.400.00%
Drugs35.710.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202418
June 202412
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wimborne Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Coniston Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Thirlmere Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sandgate Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rodway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rydal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weald Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cranbourne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1