RG31 6SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 6SW

RG31 6SW, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.26 per 1,000 population. This RG31 6SW 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 6SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 6SW, encompassing approximately 2111 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG31 6SW area, explore the RG31 6SW 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG31 6SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Swinbrook Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sage Road with total crimes: 1

RG31 6SW 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
Shoplifting2113.2661.54%
Violence and sexual offences39.950.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.008.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.1633.33%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.68-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1513.73650.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Other theft21.890.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.160.00%
Shoplifting22.84-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.0550.00%
Shoplifting52.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.58-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences43.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.5228.57%
Violence and sexual offences44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.2640.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.74-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.950.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.68-27.27%
Public order23.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.580.00%
Burglary25.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 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 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting21
    Public order2
  • 2. Swinbrook Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Huscarle Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1