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

Overview of Crime in RG4 8PX

BALMORE PARK, RG4 8PX, Reading has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.72 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8PX 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 8PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8PX, encompassing approximately 2899 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8PX 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
  • Grove Hill Close with total crimes: 1

BALMORE PARK, RG4 8PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.72300.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

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 theft22.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-87.50%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.83700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.76200.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

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 behaviour22.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

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 behaviour10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

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
Burglary22.07100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

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
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%

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 crime63.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7966.67%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In October 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 crime32.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8PX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rotherfield Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grove Hill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sheldon Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1