KENTWOOD HILL, RG31 6JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6JD

KENTWOOD HILL, RG31 6JD, Reading has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 105.61 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6JD 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 6JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6JD, encompassing approximately 132 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG31 6JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Coniston Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sandgate Avenue with total crimes: 2

KENTWOOD HILL, RG31 6JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6105.6120.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.1750.00%
Vehicle crime122.63-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5113.16400.00%
Vehicle crime337.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.63100.00%
Other theft115.090.00%
Possession of weapons17.540.00%
Public order17.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft17.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime390.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences322.63-50.00%
Other theft122.630.00%
Burglary17.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.540.00%
Drugs17.540.00%
Possession of weapons17.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences667.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.260.00%
Vehicle crime17.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences467.89-50.00%
Drugs230.170.00%
Vehicle crime115.09-80.00%
Public order17.540.00%
Theft from the person17.540.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10203.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences875.4433.33%
Vehicle crime560.35150.00%
Other theft237.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.09-50.00%
Burglary17.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6120.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.260.00%
Vehicle crime215.09-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson215.090.00%
Other crime115.090.00%
Other theft17.540.00%
Burglary17.540.00%
Public order17.540.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime790.52133.33%
Violence and sexual offences452.81100.00%
Public order130.170.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary5105.61150.00%
Vehicle crime337.720.00%
Other theft222.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.090.00%
Drugs17.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.720.00%
Burglary215.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.090.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime598.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.72100.00%
Other theft115.09-50.00%
Robbery17.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.540.00%
Public order17.540.00%
Bicycle theft17.540.00%
Burglary17.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft252.810.00%
Bicycle theft115.090.00%
Burglary17.540.00%
Drugs17.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.540.00%
Vehicle crime17.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 202410
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coniston Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Sandgate Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rodway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rydal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weald Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Tilehurst
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Overlanders End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1