ARMOUR HILL, RG31 6JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6JL

ARMOUR HILL, RG31 6JL, Reading has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.01 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6JL 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 6JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6JL, encompassing approximately 1992 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6JL 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

ARMOUR HILL, RG31 6JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01300.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery13.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.53500.00%
Other crime33.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.51200.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.510.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.51-66.67%
Drugs11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.0350.00%
Other theft33.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5133.33%
Public order12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20239
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 6JL 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. Larissa Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1