RG31 5YN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 5YN

RG31 5YN, Reading has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This RG31 5YN 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 5YN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 5YN, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 5YN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portman Way with total crimes: 9
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Battle Square with total crimes: 5

RG31 5YN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA20.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA25.00%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-25.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-63.64%
Public order2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21NA16.67%
Anti-social behaviour11NA83.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA-33.33%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-50.00%
Public order1NA-75.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA63.64%
Anti-social behaviour6NA20.00%
Public order4NA33.33%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-25.00%
Shoplifting2NA100.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA300.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA44.44%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-16.67%
Public order4NA-20.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA200.00%
Public order5NA66.67%
Other theft4NA33.33%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA50.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Public order3NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-75.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA166.67%
Vehicle crime4NA33.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA-40.00%
Public order2NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA-7.69%
Other theft5NA66.67%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-40.00%
Public order3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-40.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson5NA25.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Other theft3NA-25.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Public order1NA-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Other theft4NA100.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202421
June 202418
May 202411
April 202413
March 20249
February 202418
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Portman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Battle Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Battle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightingale Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashmere Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Valentia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1