WESTWOOD ROAD, RG31 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5PL

WESTWOOD ROAD, RG31 5PL, Reading has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5PL, encompassing approximately 1950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5PL 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

WESTWOOD ROAD, RG31 5PL 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 offences811.2833.33%
Shoplifting64.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.79-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.61-50.00%
Burglary33.08200.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1519.4836.36%
Violence and sexual offences127.699.09%
Other theft46.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.84175.00%
Shoplifting115.64-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.64-57.14%
Public order11.54-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.04142.86%
Anti-social behaviour78.71600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.590.00%
Public order32.0550.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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
Shoplifting712.3040.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.2325.00%
Shoplifting52.56-86.49%
Public order22.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3722.04131.25%
Violence and sexual offences418.97-20.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1618.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.20-44.44%
Other theft42.560.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Public order32.05200.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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 offences99.230.00%
Shoplifting44.610.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202412
June 202411
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 20242
March 20241
January 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 5PL 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. Bran Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elmstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1