GROVE ROAD, RG4 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8LJ

GROVE ROAD, RG4 8LJ, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8LJ, encompassing approximately 2478 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8LJ 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

GROVE ROAD, RG4 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.46133.33%
Public order52.820.00%
Bicycle theft22.020.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25350.00%
Other theft33.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.61-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.820.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 8LJ 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. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Barn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langford Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1