OVERDOWN ROAD, RG31 6PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6PL

OVERDOWN ROAD, RG31 6PL, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6PL 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 6PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6PL, encompassing approximately 2262 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Pierce'S Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Prince William Drive with total crimes: 1

OVERDOWN ROAD, RG31 6PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.4961.54%
Public order29.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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
Shoplifting137.078.33%
Other theft15.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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
Shoplifting1511.05650.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.54-50.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.19150.00%
Shoplifting42.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.86-33.33%
Public order22.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-33.33%
Other theft10.880.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.3028.57%
Violence and sexual offences33.98200.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.090.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.86-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.51-36.36%
Public order33.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Burglary11.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.6183.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.86250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.090.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.650.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 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
September 20236

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting21
    Public order2
  • 2. Pierce'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Prince William Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Scafell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1