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

Overview of Crime in RG31 6JS

ARMOUR HILL, RG31 6JS, Reading has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6JS 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 6JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6JS, encompassing approximately 2319 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG31 6JS area, explore the RG31 6JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Armour Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Wardle Avenue with total crimes: 2

ARMOUR HILL, RG31 6JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.5061.54%
Violence and sexual offences59.06400.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.768.33%
Other theft15.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.90-20.00%
Other theft15.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.21650.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.47150.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.88-50.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76133.33%
Shoplifting43.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.72200.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.61-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.590.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting93.8828.57%

In January 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
Shoplifting79.0640.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.02200.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.45-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.04-36.36%
Burglary23.020.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.740.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202412
June 202415
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting21
    Public order2
  • 2. Armour Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wardle Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Larissa Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pierce'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1