RG31 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5HX

RG31 5HX, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5HX, encompassing approximately 1119 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5HX 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
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 2

RG31 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.86100.00%
Shoplifting57.14-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Public order11.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.86-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences47.14-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.57200.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In July 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 offences1021.43150.00%
Shoplifting98.930.00%
Public order28.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.04-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.680.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

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
Shoplifting925.90350.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.04133.33%
Public order46.250.00%
Burglary33.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%
Drugs10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.93-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.68-57.14%
Shoplifting22.680.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.07600.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.25300.00%
Shoplifting23.57-84.62%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.401200.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-80.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-66.67%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.97233.33%
Shoplifting38.93-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Public order11.79-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

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
Shoplifting1116.07175.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.82-40.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.610.00%
Shoplifting44.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 202413
January 20241
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 5HX 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. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maiwand Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wellfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1