ST LUKES WAY, RG4 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8QB

ST LUKES WAY, RG4 8QB, Reading has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8QB, encompassing approximately 2983 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8QB 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

ST LUKES WAY, RG4 8QB 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.35300.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114.36266.67%
Violence and sexual offences13.69-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.71225.00%
Vehicle crime54.36400.00%
Other theft31.68-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.0460.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68300.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.68-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94.690.00%
Shoplifting23.020.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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 theft96.0312.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.02-20.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84.6914.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.68400.00%
Other crime11.680.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.0240.00%
Vehicle crime42.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.02-68.75%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-66.67%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169.05-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences65.3650.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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 theft2112.070.00%
Shoplifting57.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.680.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 202413
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 202316
October 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8QB 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. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burcombe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Langford Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1