CHILTERN HEIGHTS, RG4 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 5LA

CHILTERN HEIGHTS, RG4 5LA, Reading has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.11 per 1,000 population. This RG4 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 5LA, encompassing approximately 2372 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-90.91% decrease)

RG4 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Buckingham Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Burcombe Way with total crimes: 1

CHILTERN HEIGHTS, RG4 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-90.91%
Public order10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft115.48450.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.64-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.48500.00%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Other theft21.26-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.9060.00%
Shoplifting43.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.79-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.480.00%
Shoplifting23.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.0112.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.79-42.86%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.37600.00%
Burglary12.950.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84.6460.00%
Vehicle crime13.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.22-68.75%
Vehicle crime32.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1610.12-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences46.74100.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2114.330.00%
Shoplifting58.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.110.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Burcombe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1