STAR ROAD, RG4 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 5BE

STAR ROAD, RG4 5BE, Reading has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population. This RG4 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 5BE, encompassing approximately 4999 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG4 5BE area, explore the RG4 5BE 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

RG4 5BE 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

STAR ROAD, RG4 5BE 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 offences117.60-8.33%
Shoplifting92.20-47.06%
Vehicle crime51.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-28.57%
Public order31.0050.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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
Shoplifting1710.2054.55%
Violence and sexual offences123.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4050.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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
Shoplifting117.80-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-50.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Robbery40.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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
Shoplifting199.80850.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.80-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.80166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.60200.00%
Burglary51.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.0050.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-71.43%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4036.36%
Vehicle crime73.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-50.00%
Shoplifting40.80-20.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0010.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2060.00%
Shoplifting51.60-16.67%
Public order51.00150.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.80-37.50%
Shoplifting62.00500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.20150.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.0023.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.20250.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6044.44%
Shoplifting62.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.4042.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-33.33%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.200.00%
Shoplifting72.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 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 20242
February 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 20244
March 20245
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 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20248
June 20249
May 202420
April 202415
March 202411
February 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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 5BE 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. Luscombe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Charles Evans Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Caleta Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B3345
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mill Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. King'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brackstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1