LOWFIELD ROAD, RG4 6NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 6NG

LOWFIELD ROAD, RG4 6NG, Reading has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This RG4 6NG 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 6NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 6NG, encompassing approximately 2148 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 6NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 4
  • School Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

LOWFIELD ROAD, RG4 6NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.0533.33%
Bicycle theft21.860.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-88.89%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1966.67%
Other theft32.33-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

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 theft89.7760.00%
Shoplifting43.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.12-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-85.71%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.3112.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.190.00%
Shoplifting23.260.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.120.00%
Other crime23.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84.65-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences23.72100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.5980.00%
Vehicle crime24.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.59-68.75%
Public order32.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1611.17-20.00%
Public order37.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2015.830.00%
Shoplifting59.310.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 6NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. School Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burcombe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Langford Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1