DOWNING ROAD, RG31 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5BB

DOWNING ROAD, RG31 5BB, Reading has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5BB, encompassing approximately 1693 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5BB 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

DOWNING ROAD, RG31 5BB 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8150.00%
Shoplifting55.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.72-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson23.540.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.3085.71%
Shoplifting127.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.090.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.13-40.00%
Public order11.77-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.31133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.13400.00%
Burglary32.95200.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4933.33%
Public order22.360.00%
Shoplifting21.18-84.62%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.041200.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.68-25.00%
Drugs11.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.49-63.64%
Vehicle crime22.36100.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.22175.00%
Shoplifting36.49-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.99140.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.950.00%
Other crime22.950.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202413
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 202413
January 20241
December 20233
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 5BB 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. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elmstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1