HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 7SY

HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7SY, Reading has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.39 per 1,000 population. This RG4 7SY 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 7SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 7SY, encompassing approximately 3773 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG4 7SY area, explore the RG4 7SY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 7SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3

HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1411.3940.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.71-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.850.00%
Shoplifting51.3266.67%
Burglary51.32400.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.6533.33%
Shoplifting32.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-60.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft811.9233.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.1250.00%
Bicycle theft51.590.00%
Shoplifting51.32150.00%
Vehicle crime41.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.09-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.5933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7950.00%
Shoplifting20.79-81.82%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1310.07333.33%
Shoplifting113.4457.14%
Violence and sexual offences42.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Public order20.79-60.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting78.48250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.85-33.33%
Public order51.5925.00%
Other theft31.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-66.67%
Drugs20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7428.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.380.00%
Other theft61.59-25.00%
Public order41.59300.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 theft86.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Shoplifting10.79-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.68250.00%
Vehicle crime51.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.320.00%
Other theft41.32-42.86%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.95-22.22%
Drugs51.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-20.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 theft910.33-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences72.3816.67%
Shoplifting51.85-61.54%
Vehicle crime51.32-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.320.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.510.00%
Other theft133.440.00%
Vehicle crime93.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 202413
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 7SY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Other theft14
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Waller Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Stephens Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Thames Side Promenade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Archway Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Cardinal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Promenade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hemdean Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1