OAK GROVE, RG4 8AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8AW

OAK GROVE, RG4 8AW, Reading has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8AW 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 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8AW, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG4 8AW area, explore the RG4 8AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8AW 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
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 3

OAK GROVE, RG4 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.13100.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.980.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-88.89%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.9280.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.34350.00%
Other theft53.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

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 theft88.3260.00%
Shoplifting43.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98300.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-66.67%

In April 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 theft107.5211.11%
Violence and sexual offences33.960.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In March 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 theft96.7312.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.560.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.1560.00%
Vehicle crime23.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

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 theft54.36-68.75%
Public order31.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-60.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169.90-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences56.34150.00%
Public order21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 theft2113.860.00%
Shoplifting58.320.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 8AW 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. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stuart Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burcombe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Langford Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1