BRIAR CLOSE, RG4 7QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 7QH

BRIAR CLOSE, RG4 7QH, Reading has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.51 per 1,000 population. This RG4 7QH 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 7QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 7QH, encompassing approximately 2791 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG4 7QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morlais with total crimes: 2
  • Rotherfield Way with total crimes: 2
  • Grove Hill Close with total crimes: 1

BRIAR CLOSE, RG4 7QH 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 Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In July 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 offences43.94300.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.15300.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.43-25.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.66200.00%
Vehicle crime42.1533.33%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 7QH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morlais
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 2. Rotherfield Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Grove Hill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sheldon Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1