RG4 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 5DQ

RG4 5DQ, Reading has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This RG4 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 5DQ, encompassing approximately 4575 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG4 5DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3
  • Waller Court with total crimes: 3

RG4 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.21-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences92.4080.00%
Vehicle crime41.97100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.7428.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87300.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.0660.00%
Robbery41.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting219.6290.91%
Burglary54.59400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.09-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.8722.22%
Violence and sexual offences112.4010.00%
Public order32.40200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3442.86%
Shoplifting92.1950.00%
Vehicle crime31.97-25.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6516.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Shoplifting61.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-40.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.24-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.53-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.310.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.9033.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.7575.00%
Public order31.5350.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.59-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences41.31-20.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.0966.67%
Public order31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.930.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 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 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202414
June 202421
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202318

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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Waller Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Briant'S Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Montague Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hardy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B3345
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gosbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brackstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cardinal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1