PALMER PARK AVENUE, RG6 1DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 1DP

PALMER PARK AVENUE, RG6 1DP, Reading has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population. This RG6 1DP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG6 postcode area, which has experienced 167 crimes and a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG6 1DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 1DP, encompassing approximately 4272 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 1DP area, explore the RG6 1DP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 1DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Culver Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Norris Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 3

PALMER PARK AVENUE, RG6 1DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8575.00%
Vehicle crime33.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.87200.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.910.00%
Public order22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0933.33%
Other theft62.81200.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.45-18.18%
Bicycle theft32.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.32-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson52.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.28100.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.09-37.50%
Public order52.3466.67%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.85128.57%
Public order33.7450.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.15-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.85-23.08%
Other theft52.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.620.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
March 202414
February 202410
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 1DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Culver Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. The Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bishop'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Erleigh Court Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Adelaide Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitegates Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Byron Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairview Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pitcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Blackthorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1