MERTHYR VALE, RG4 8QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8QQ

MERTHYR VALE, RG4 8QQ, Reading has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8QQ 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 8QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8QQ, encompassing approximately 1257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG4 8QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Morlais with total crimes: 2
  • Soane End with total crimes: 1

MERTHYR VALE, RG4 8QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.18100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.59-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.39200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.59-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.59-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.180.00%
Public order12.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cherwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Morlais
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Soane End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Barn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1