AMERSHAM ROAD, RG4 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 5BQ

AMERSHAM ROAD, RG4 5BQ, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This RG4 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 5BQ, encompassing approximately 2197 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mead Close with total crimes: 6
  • Honey Meadow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Martin Cooper Close with total crimes: 2

AMERSHAM ROAD, RG4 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.640.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.10-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-81.82%
Public order20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0122.22%
Anti-social behaviour75.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.74125.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.10166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.64250.00%
Public order43.19300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-57.14%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.64600.00%
Public order53.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.55-20.00%
Other theft13.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3742.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.55300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4640.00%
Drugs23.190.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 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
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
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mead Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Honey Meadow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Martin Cooper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Managua Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rhine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Luscombe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Charles Evans Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Caleta Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1