ARMOUR ROAD, RG31 6EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6EZ

ARMOUR ROAD, RG31 6EZ, Reading has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6EZ 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 6EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6EZ, encompassing approximately 1820 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loader Close with total crimes: 2
  • Armour Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Wardle Avenue with total crimes: 2

ARMOUR ROAD, RG31 6EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9420.00%
Shoplifting13.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.14-16.67%
Burglary32.75200.00%
Robbery11.650.00%
Shoplifting10.55-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting79.34250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.84-25.00%
Burglary13.300.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.89166.67%
Other crime34.390.00%
Shoplifting21.65-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3933.33%
Other crime32.200.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Robbery11.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In April 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 offences914.83200.00%
Shoplifting54.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.75200.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.14-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.650.00%
Other theft11.65-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.5860.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.18-70.00%
Other theft21.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting1524.171400.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.2442.86%
Other theft55.490.00%
Burglary52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75200.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.69250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.840.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft912.080.00%
Vehicle crime34.940.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.650.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 202424
January 202415
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20239

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 6EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Loader Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Armour Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wardle Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Beatty Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larissa Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1