CHILTERN ROAD, RG4 5HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 5HR

CHILTERN ROAD, RG4 5HR, Reading has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population. This RG4 5HR 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 5HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 5HR, encompassing approximately 3409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 5HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Slopes with total crimes: 1
  • Pembroke Place with total crimes: 1

CHILTERN ROAD, RG4 5HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.11-47.06%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.2670.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.99133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.16-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences32.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.44850.00%
Burglary55.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.99300.00%
Shoplifting42.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-33.33%
Shoplifting61.76500.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.28-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7625.00%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.930.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202410
June 202419
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Slopes
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Luscombe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1