STUART CLOSE, RG4 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG4 8RE

STUART CLOSE, RG4 8RE, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This RG4 8RE 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 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG4 8RE, encompassing approximately 2771 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG4 8RE area, explore the RG4 8RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG4 8RE 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
  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 2

STUART CLOSE, RG4 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.13250.00%
Public order52.530.00%
Robbery11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.77125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-80.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.85233.33%
Other theft43.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.9460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.890.00%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106.4911.11%
Violence and sexual offences33.610.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.4112.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.250.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84.6914.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.6940.00%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.61-68.75%
Public order21.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-60.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169.02-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences55.7725.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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 theft2112.630.00%
Shoplifting57.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.800.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG4 8RE 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. Stuart Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rotherfield Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Buckingham Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Barn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grove Hill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Langford Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1