SOVEREIGN PARK, RG31 5PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5PD

SOVEREIGN PARK, RG31 5PD, Reading has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5PD 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 5PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5PD, encompassing approximately 2265 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG31 5PD 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

SOVEREIGN PARK, RG31 5PD 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8360.00%
Shoplifting63.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.59-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2150.00%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.5636.36%
Violence and sexual offences106.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.410.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.27-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65-60.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.21142.86%
Anti-social behaviour57.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.210.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

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
Shoplifting78.8340.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.74-86.49%
Violence and sexual offences32.2150.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3717.65131.25%
Violence and sexual offences216.33-60.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1615.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.06-44.44%
Burglary42.210.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.38200.00%
Shoplifting43.97-69.23%
Other theft11.77-90.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.6885.71%
Other theft105.7411.11%
Violence and sexual offences34.41200.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.0350.00%
Shoplifting73.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.270.00%
Shoplifting52.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.210.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 202310
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 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
November 202313
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 5PD 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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