RG31 7SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG31 7SG

RG31 7SG, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.37 per 1,000 population. This RG31 7SG 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 7SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG31 7SG, encompassing approximately 488 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG31 7SG area, explore the RG31 7SG Area information page.
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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: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG31 7SG 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

RG31 7SG 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1557.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences630.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.2950.00%
Bicycle theft26.150.00%
Vehicle crime14.10-66.67%
Robbery12.050.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1061.47-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour420.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.20300.00%
Vehicle crime38.200.00%
Burglary26.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.10100.00%
Bicycle theft24.10100.00%
Other crime14.100.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Public order12.05-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1349.1730.00%
Public order426.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.20100.00%
Other theft14.100.00%
Bicycle theft12.050.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.05-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1036.8842.86%
Violence and sexual offences420.490.00%
Vehicle crime18.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Public order12.05-50.00%

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
Shoplifting732.78-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences414.34-60.00%
Burglary38.200.00%
Public order26.15-71.43%

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
Shoplifting1175.81175.00%
Violence and sexual offences1022.54233.33%
Public order720.49600.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.240.00%
Vehicle crime24.100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting428.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.15-50.00%
Other theft24.10100.00%
Drugs14.100.00%
Robbery12.050.00%
Public order12.05-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour428.680.00%
Shoplifting48.20-33.33%
Public order28.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Other theft12.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.05-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting643.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour410.24300.00%
Public order38.20200.00%
Other theft26.15100.00%
Drugs14.100.00%

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 offences322.540.00%
Shoplifting36.15-25.00%
Other crime16.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-66.67%
Other theft12.050.00%
Possession of weapons12.050.00%
Public order12.050.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting428.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.150.00%
Bicycle theft16.150.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Public order12.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1047.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour320.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.150.00%
Public order24.10100.00%
Other theft14.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.050.00%
Burglary12.050.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1445.080.00%
Other theft228.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.100.00%
Drugs14.100.00%
Public order12.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 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
September 202314

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG31 7SG 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