SCHOOL ROAD, RG31 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5AL

SCHOOL ROAD, RG31 5AL, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG31 postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG31 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5AL, encompassing approximately 1506 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG31 5AL area, explore the RG31 5AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Triangle with total crimes: 8
  • Loader Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bran Close with total crimes: 2

SCHOOL ROAD, RG31 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.62-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.98-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%

In August 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 offences1017.2611.11%
Shoplifting96.64-40.00%
Burglary45.98300.00%
Robbery12.66-50.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.9136.36%
Violence and sexual offences99.960.00%
Other theft35.980.00%
Robbery21.99100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.92-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences97.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.98-40.00%
Other crime31.990.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.23142.86%
Anti-social behaviour511.2966.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.32-37.50%
Other crime33.320.00%
Other theft31.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Robbery11.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.5860.00%
Shoplifting75.3140.00%
Other theft44.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.66200.00%
Public order21.99100.00%
Robbery21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.95-86.11%
Violence and sexual offences53.3225.00%
Other theft23.320.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3631.20125.00%
Violence and sexual offences423.90-42.86%
Other theft22.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Burglary10.66-80.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1629.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.6216.67%
Other theft54.650.00%
Burglary53.320.00%
Public order33.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.29100.00%
Shoplifting43.98-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Public order11.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1326.5685.71%
Other theft108.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime46.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.66-25.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Other crime31.9950.00%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1223.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.970.00%
Shoplifting75.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.650.00%
Other crime22.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 20245
February 202436
January 202416
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Triangle
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Loader Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bran Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Armour Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Beatty Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1