BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 5AR

BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AR, Reading has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This RG4 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 5AR, encompassing approximately 4593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Mead Close with total crimes: 6
  • Briant'S Avenue with total crimes: 2

BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.27-8.33%
Shoplifting92.39-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Public order40.8733.33%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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
Shoplifting1710.8854.55%
Violence and sexual offences123.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3166.67%
Public order31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.27-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.39-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-42.86%
Robbery40.870.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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
Shoplifting1910.45850.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.52150.00%
Burglary51.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.2750.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Shoplifting20.44-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7180.00%
Vehicle crime63.92100.00%
Shoplifting51.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0511.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.1860.00%
Public order51.74400.00%
Shoplifting41.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.66-30.77%
Shoplifting61.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.31150.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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 offences136.978.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.83250.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-83.33%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6650.00%
Shoplifting62.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.6242.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.74100.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-57.14%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.610.00%
Shoplifting71.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

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 20233
October 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 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 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20248
June 20249
May 202415
April 202418
March 202410
February 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
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 5AR 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. Briant'S Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Causeway
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Charles Evans Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Caleta Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B3345
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. King'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gosbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Brackstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1