BALLAMOOR CLOSE, RG31 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 7BJ

BALLAMOOR CLOSE, RG31 7BJ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.49 per 1,000 population. This RG31 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 7BJ, encompassing approximately 955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG31 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Ballamoor Close with total crimes: 2

BALLAMOOR CLOSE, RG31 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1533.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences815.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-77.78%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-66.67%
Robbery11.050.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1036.63-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour910.47350.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.42300.00%
Vehicle crime34.190.00%
Burglary23.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Bicycle theft22.09100.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Public order11.05-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1328.2630.00%
Public order413.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-80.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.9842.86%
Violence and sexual offences510.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.23100.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.88-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences47.33-60.00%
Burglary34.190.00%
Public order23.14-71.43%
Other theft12.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1138.72175.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.51150.00%
Public order710.47600.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.19100.00%
Shoplifting44.190.00%
Other theft24.19100.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.7920.00%
Shoplifting46.28-33.33%
Public order24.19-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.07100.00%
Shoplifting66.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.28150.00%
Public order35.23200.00%
Other theft23.14100.00%
Drugs12.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.65-40.00%
Shoplifting33.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.23-20.00%
Shoplifting44.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime24.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1028.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 7BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total21
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ballamoor Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Charlville Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hatfield Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Torcross Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Windsor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1