PARK LANE, RG31 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5DW

PARK LANE, RG31 5DW, Reading has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.30 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5DW, encompassing approximately 1025 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG31 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Triangle with total crimes: 8
  • Holland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Berkshire Drive with total crimes: 3

PARK LANE, RG31 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.3085.71%
Shoplifting512.68-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.90100.00%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.38-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.80-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.83200.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Vehicle crime12.930.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1230.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences1211.7050.00%
Public order311.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.930.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting922.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour47.8033.33%
Robbery13.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%

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
Shoplifting931.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.7840.00%
Vehicle crime46.83300.00%
Burglary33.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.93200.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.63-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.880.00%
Shoplifting32.9350.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.83200.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Shoplifting21.95-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.601200.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.65-50.00%
Burglary25.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%
Shoplifting10.98-66.67%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.50300.00%
Shoplifting311.70-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour22.930.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.730.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 202312
November 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 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 202311

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Triangle
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holland Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Berkshire Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Loader Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maiwand Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wellfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1