KNIGHTON CLOSE, RG4 7SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 7SZ

KNIGHTON CLOSE, RG4 7SZ, Reading has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This RG4 7SZ 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 7SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 7SZ, encompassing approximately 3440 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG4 7SZ 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
  • Short Street with total crimes: 1

KNIGHTON CLOSE, RG4 7SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft157.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.360.00%
Shoplifting30.8750.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.8166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.91-25.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-50.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.7220.00%
Bicycle theft41.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.16300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.20-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116.97450.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1075.00%
Vehicle crime42.030.00%
Other theft41.16-20.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.0766.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.940.00%
Other theft31.16-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-75.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2733.33%
Other theft62.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.5628.57%
Violence and sexual offences62.62-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.030.00%
Vehicle crime62.030.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 202411
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Other theft14
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hemdean Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1