BALMORE PARK, RG4 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8PU

BALMORE PARK, RG4 8PU, Reading has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.42 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8PU 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 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8PU, encompassing approximately 2820 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

RG4 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rotherfield Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 1
  • Sheldon Rise with total crimes: 1

BALMORE PARK, RG4 8PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.42300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.61600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.480.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In June 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 crime10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In April 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 behaviour10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.13100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.48-33.33%
Other theft11.420.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 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
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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 8PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rotherfield Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sheldon Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1