RG30 9HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 9HN

RG30 9HN, Reading has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.79 per 1,000 population. This RG30 9HN 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 9HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 9HN, encompassing approximately 1154 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG30 9HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portman Way with total crimes: 9
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Battle Square with total crimes: 5

RG30 9HN 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1233.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.4025.00%
Shoplifting44.330.00%
Other theft33.4750.00%
Vehicle crime32.6050.00%
Burglary32.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.600.00%
Other crime21.73100.00%
Public order11.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.26-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson48.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.47-63.64%
Public order23.47100.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime21.73100.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2143.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1118.1983.33%
Criminal damage and arson39.530.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Drugs32.600.00%
Burglary22.60-33.33%
Robbery11.730.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%
Public order10.87-75.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.9263.64%
Anti-social behaviour615.5920.00%
Public order45.2033.33%
Burglary33.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60-25.00%
Shoplifting22.60100.00%
Theft from the person11.730.00%
Other theft10.87-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.59-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour59.530.00%
Other theft44.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Public order33.47-25.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.730.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.3944.44%
Anti-social behaviour511.26-16.67%
Public order44.33-20.00%
Drugs23.47-33.33%
Burglary11.730.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.80200.00%
Public order55.2066.67%
Other theft44.3333.33%
Drugs33.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.60-50.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.1950.00%
Vehicle crime415.590.00%
Drugs33.470.00%
Other theft32.600.00%
Public order32.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-75.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Other crime11.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.40166.67%
Vehicle crime46.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.470.00%
Other theft32.60-40.00%
Public order22.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.72-7.69%
Other theft510.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.33-40.00%
Public order32.60200.00%
Vehicle crime32.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-40.00%
Drugs22.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1331.19-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson511.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.330.00%
Vehicle crime44.330.00%
Other theft33.47-25.00%
Drugs32.600.00%
Bicycle theft22.600.00%
Public order11.73-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1641.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.330.00%
Vehicle crime43.470.00%
Other theft43.470.00%
Public order43.470.00%
Other crime33.470.00%
Drugs32.600.00%
Possession of weapons22.600.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Robbery11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202421
June 202418
May 202411
April 202413
March 20249
February 202418
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 9HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Portman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Battle Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Battle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightingale Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashmere Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Valentia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1