ROTHERFIELD WAY, RG4 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8PL

ROTHERFIELD WAY, RG4 8PL, Reading has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.09 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8PL, encompassing approximately 2909 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rotherfield Way with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

ROTHERFIELD WAY, RG4 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.090.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-90.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104.12400.00%
Shoplifting13.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.91300.00%
Vehicle crime72.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other theft20.69-75.00%

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 theft86.1960.00%
Shoplifting42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.75-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-75.00%

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 theft96.8712.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.09100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft83.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.75100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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 theft84.1260.00%
Vehicle crime22.75-33.33%
Public order10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%

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 theft54.81-68.75%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft168.94-23.81%
Vehicle crime35.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

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 theft2112.0361.54%
Shoplifting57.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-60.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stuart Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rotherfield Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Grove Hill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sheldon Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1