RG4 8ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8ES

RG4 8ES, Reading has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8ES 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 8ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8ES, encompassing approximately 1390 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)

RG4 8ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Buckingham Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Burcombe Way with total crimes: 1

RG4 8ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-88.89%
Public order10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.19350.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.03200.00%
Other theft22.16-75.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 theft89.3560.00%
Shoplifting45.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.880.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.75-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson13.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.6312.50%
Shoplifting26.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.750.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.750.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.7560.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.47-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences23.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1616.54-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.50100.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2023.7353.85%
Shoplifting514.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.590.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1310.780.00%
Bicycle theft19.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Burcombe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1