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

Overview of Crime in RG31 5PP

WESTWOOD ROAD, RG31 5PP, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This RG31 5PP 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 5PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5PP, encompassing approximately 2520 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Triangle with total crimes: 8
  • Loader Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wardle Avenue with total crimes: 2

WESTWOOD ROAD, RG31 5PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.380.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%

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
Shoplifting98.33-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.57-50.00%
Burglary31.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Robbery10.79-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1512.7036.36%
Violence and sexual offences105.9566.67%
Robbery23.97100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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
Shoplifting119.13-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-50.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.47142.86%
Violence and sexual offences56.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98100.00%
Other crime31.590.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.3240.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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
Shoplifting55.16-86.11%
Violence and sexual offences31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3615.47125.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.28-60.00%
Other theft10.79-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.47300.00%
Other theft56.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.98-50.00%
Burglary41.980.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.94400.00%
Shoplifting43.97-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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
Shoplifting1312.7085.71%
Other theft105.1611.11%
Violence and sexual offences23.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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 theft912.300.00%
Shoplifting73.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.780.00%
Other crime22.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 20245
February 202436
January 202416
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
January 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
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 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Triangle
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Loader Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wardle Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Downing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pierce'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elmstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1