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 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.93 per 1,000 population. This RG7 3EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG7 postcode area, which has experienced 178 crimes and a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG7 3EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sun Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Normoor Road with total crimes: 2

READING ROAD, RG7 3EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences811.14700.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-50.00%
Public order21.39100.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7950.00%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-50.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.66400.00%
Shoplifting23.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20236
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sun Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Normoor Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fir'S End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Springwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Spring Wood Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Charlie Brown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Totterdown
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Alison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tanners Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bracken Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hollybush Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Boldrewood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1