POLSTED ROAD, RG31 6HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6HP

POLSTED ROAD, RG31 6HP, Reading has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6HP 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 6HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6HP, encompassing approximately 1769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armour Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Wardle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

POLSTED ROAD, RG31 6HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9625.00%
Shoplifting12.830.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.780.00%
Burglary32.26200.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.48-42.86%
Shoplifting42.26100.00%
Public order32.26200.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.04133.33%
Other crime33.96-25.00%
Shoplifting21.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.57100.00%
Other crime44.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-66.67%
Other theft21.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-60.00%
Robbery11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.09400.00%
Shoplifting42.8333.33%
Public order32.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Other theft31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting39.04-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting2418.0960.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.57-70.00%
Other theft21.70-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1524.871400.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.48100.00%
Other theft55.650.00%
Burglary52.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8350.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.830.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft914.1328.57%
Violence and sexual offences45.090.00%
Vehicle crime32.2650.00%
Other crime31.7050.00%
Shoplifting21.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Shoplifting32.260.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 202424
January 202415
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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