OAK TREE ROAD, RG31 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6LA

OAK TREE ROAD, RG31 6LA, Reading has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.25 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6LA 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 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6LA, encompassing approximately 1348 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG31 6LA area, explore the RG31 6LA 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: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6LA 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

OAK TREE ROAD, RG31 6LA 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2122.2561.54%
Violence and sexual offences615.57500.00%
Public order24.450.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.838.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.64100.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.35-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.54650.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.12100.00%
Burglary12.970.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-71.43%
Public order11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

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 offences711.87133.33%
Shoplifting45.19-33.33%
Drugs12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

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
Shoplifting68.90-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.450.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.6728.57%

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
Shoplifting714.8340.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.19200.00%
Burglary24.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

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
Shoplifting55.19-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences23.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.12-36.36%
Burglary25.19-33.33%
Public order21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.090.00%
Burglary38.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232
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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 6LA 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. Edenhall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Overdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1