GORSELANDS, RG4 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8QZ

GORSELANDS, RG4 8QZ, Reading has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8QZ, encompassing approximately 1873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cherwell Road with total crimes: 2

GORSELANDS, RG4 8QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In August 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 offences23.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.74100.00%
Other theft32.130.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.740.00%
Theft from the person21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.070.00%

In February 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 behaviour11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.670.00%
Public order12.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.13300.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20243

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

MonthCount
August 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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. School Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cherwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Stuart Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Barn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1