WESTWOOD ROW, RG31 6LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6LT

WESTWOOD ROW, RG31 6LT, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.81 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6LT 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 6LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6LT, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

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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: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Swinbrook Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wardle Avenue with total crimes: 2

WESTWOOD ROW, RG31 6LT 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.8161.54%
Violence and sexual offences312.90200.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.068.33%
Anti-social behaviour17.99-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime27.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-50.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting1516.59650.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.53-62.50%
Shoplifting21.84-50.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.44166.67%
Shoplifting44.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.460.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting67.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.690.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.5328.57%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.8340.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.14-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.0733.33%
Other theft12.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.60-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences34.3050.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.760.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 6LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting21
    Public order2
  • 2. Swinbrook Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wardle Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pierce'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Scafell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1