PICTON WAY, RG4 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8NJ

PICTON WAY, RG4 8NJ, Reading has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8NJ, encompassing approximately 2831 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Moss Close with total crimes: 1
  • Newlands Avenue with total crimes: 1

PICTON WAY, RG4 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104.94400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.53-66.67%
Public order10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.71600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Other theft20.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 theft85.6560.00%
Shoplifting42.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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 theft53.18-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.18-50.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96.3612.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-33.33%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.83500.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 theft84.2460.00%
Vehicle crime22.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.53-68.75%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft168.83-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences35.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

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 theft2112.3661.54%
Shoplifting57.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.590.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316
October 202321
September 202313

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Moss Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Picton Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fallowfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1