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

Overview of Crime in RG31 5AU

SCHOOL ROAD, RG31 5AU, Reading has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.26 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5AU, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Triangle with total crimes: 8
  • Berkshire Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Loader Close with total crimes: 2

SCHOOL ROAD, RG31 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.2612.50%
Shoplifting65.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Public order11.95-50.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.26-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.86-46.67%
Burglary35.20200.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.0215.38%
Shoplifting159.7636.36%
Other theft49.760.00%
Robbery22.60100.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.52116.67%
Shoplifting118.46-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour47.16-42.86%
Public order12.60-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1731.23142.86%
Anti-social behaviour711.06600.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.5550.00%
Public order33.9050.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.9140.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.55-33.33%
Other theft32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.01-14.29%
Shoplifting53.90-86.49%
Public order23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3730.58131.25%
Violence and sexual offences724.0740.00%
Drugs14.550.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.41-61.54%
Other theft43.250.00%
Burglary42.600.00%
Public order32.60200.00%
Vehicle crime21.95100.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.310.00%
Shoplifting48.460.00%
Drugs12.600.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 202413
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 202313

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 20245
February 202437
January 202416
December 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Triangle
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Berkshire Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Loader Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maiwand Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corwen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bran Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1