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

Overview of Crime in RG31 6JG

KENTWOOD HILL, RG31 6JG, Reading has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.41 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6JG 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 6JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6JG, encompassing approximately 670 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG31 6JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coniston Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Armour Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Larissa Close with total crimes: 1

KENTWOOD HILL, RG31 6JG 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.45100.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson314.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.980.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order210.43100.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Drugs12.980.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.94-66.67%
Other crime14.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-75.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1346.201200.00%
Violence and sexual offences919.37125.00%
Vehicle crime413.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.96100.00%
Drugs12.980.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.880.00%
Vehicle crime35.96-57.14%
Burglary24.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.980.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

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 crime717.88133.33%
Violence and sexual offences410.43-20.00%
Drugs15.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary628.32500.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.9425.00%
Vehicle crime37.450.00%
Other theft34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.960.00%
Burglary11.49-66.67%
Other crime11.49-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.320.00%
Vehicle crime45.960.00%
Other crime35.960.00%
Burglary34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.470.00%
Other theft12.980.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Drugs11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 202413
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coniston Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Armour Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Larissa Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rodway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rydal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Overlanders End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1