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

Overview of Crime in RG4 8PY

BALMORE PARK, RG4 8PY, Reading has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.95 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8PY 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 8PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8PY, encompassing approximately 3082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chester Street with total crimes: 1
  • The Cloisters with total crimes: 1
  • Knighton Close with total crimes: 1

BALMORE PARK, RG4 8PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-33.33%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.16500.00%
Vehicle crime61.95100.00%
Bicycle theft31.950.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.650.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%

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 crime63.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9550.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-62.50%
Other theft20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.920.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 6 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
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Chester Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Knighton Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Newlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Picton Way
    Total1
    Other theft1