READING ROAD, RG7 3EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 3EG

READING ROAD, RG7 3EG, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This RG7 3EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG7 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG7 3EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 3EG, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG7 3EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sun Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Pine Ridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Totterdown with total crimes: 2

READING ROAD, RG7 3EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.480.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Other crime11.39-50.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.9311.11%
Violence and sexual offences36.960.00%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.7528.57%
Violence and sexual offences36.27-25.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.44600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-25.00%
Other theft22.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.57-33.33%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.9350.00%
Shoplifting64.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-62.50%
Burglary12.090.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Public order21.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG7 3EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sun Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Pine Ridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Totterdown
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bunces Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Charlie Brown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hollybush Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fir'S End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1