ST JOHNS ROAD, RG4 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 5AL

ST JOHNS ROAD, RG4 5AL, Reading has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This RG4 5AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG4 postcode area, which has experienced 156 crimes and a crime rate of 3.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG4 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 5AL, encompassing approximately 4764 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG4 5AL area, explore the RG4 5AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

RG4 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Mead Close with total crimes: 6
  • Waller Court with total crimes: 3

ST JOHNS ROAD, RG4 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.770.00%
Shoplifting92.52-47.06%
Vehicle crime51.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-33.33%
Public order30.8450.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.7054.55%
Violence and sexual offences123.5771.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.56-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-22.22%
Robbery41.470.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting199.45850.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.89133.33%
Burglary51.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3520.00%
Drugs43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting20.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7766.67%
Vehicle crime63.15100.00%
Shoplifting51.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-20.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.89-16.67%
Shoplifting51.05-16.67%
Public order51.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05400.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.88-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour61.89200.00%
Shoplifting61.26500.00%
Public order21.26-33.33%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1418.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.73600.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-83.33%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8383.33%
Shoplifting62.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.5142.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.10-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-50.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.720.00%
Shoplifting71.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202411
June 202419
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 202418
April 202415
March 20249
February 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Mead Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Waller Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Briant'S Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Send Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Heron Island
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Montague Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hardy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Slopes
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Caleta Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B3345
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mill Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. King'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gosbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brackstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1