LOWER ELMSTONE DRIVE, RG31 5PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5PA

LOWER ELMSTONE DRIVE, RG31 5PA, Reading has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5PA 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 5PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5PA, encompassing approximately 2204 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5PA 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
  • Clements Mead with total crimes: 2

LOWER ELMSTONE DRIVE, RG31 5PA 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 offences99.5350.00%
Shoplifting54.08-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

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
Shoplifting89.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7250.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.630.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting97.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-60.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.27100.00%
Public order31.81200.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.18-60.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.91-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.171200.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.9066.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.08-70.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.53233.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.54300.00%
Shoplifting31.81-75.00%
Public order11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.53140.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.44200.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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
January 20241
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 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 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 5PA 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. Clements Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Loader Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pierce'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elmstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1