TALFOURD AVENUE, RG6 7BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 7BP

TALFOURD AVENUE, RG6 7BP, Reading has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This RG6 7BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG6 postcode area, which has experienced 186 crimes and a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG6 7BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 7BP, encompassing approximately 4208 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 7BP area, explore the RG6 7BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG6 7BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Norris Road with total crimes: 4

TALFOURD AVENUE, RG6 7BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.43-50.00%
Burglary41.19100.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft30.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.84-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.38100.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Shoplifting40.95-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.03116.67%
Shoplifting133.0918.18%
Other theft43.09100.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.61-64.71%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2211.88-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences175.23-15.00%
Public order44.0433.33%
Other theft30.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2915.4416.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.8953.85%
Other theft54.75400.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2512.12-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences135.94-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson43.09300.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3014.7387.50%
Violence and sexual offences177.13325.00%
Public order34.04-25.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8025.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.19-73.33%
Public order40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Other theft20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.12150.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.750.00%
Other theft53.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7415.38%
Shoplifting83.56100.00%
Bicycle theft51.90-16.67%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.320.00%
Bicycle theft63.090.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 202413
May 20246
April 202417
March 202420
February 202413
January 202417
December 20234
November 202315
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 202413
May 202411
April 202422
March 202429
February 202425
January 202430
December 202316
November 202320
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 7BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Norris Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Pitcroft Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Whiteknights Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Lennox Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Adelaide Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. B3350
    Total1
    Shoplifting1