CHAMPION ROAD, RG4 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8EL

CHAMPION ROAD, RG4 8EL, Reading has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG4 postcode area, which has experienced 180 crimes and a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG4 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8EL, encompassing approximately 3860 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG4 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Flambards with total crimes: 6
  • Mead Close with total crimes: 3

CHAMPION ROAD, RG4 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.6954.55%
Violence and sexual offences134.4085.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.58-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.85-12.50%
Robbery51.81400.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.14850.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.92-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.07150.00%
Burglary51.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.51-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.3750.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Shoplifting20.78-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3266.67%
Vehicle crime73.89250.00%
Shoplifting51.8125.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.77-10.00%
Public order52.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Shoplifting41.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.48-23.08%
Shoplifting62.59500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2530.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.37400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-83.33%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7066.67%
Shoplifting62.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.0342.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.590.00%
Vehicle crime61.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.25133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.81-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7740.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.630.00%
Public order41.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 202415
March 20249
February 202410
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 202314
August 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 202419
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 8EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting17
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Flambards
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Mead Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Star Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Paddock Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coldicutt Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. King'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Ardler Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eccles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Briant'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clonmel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hardy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. South View Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1