BIRCH ROAD, RG7 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 3LS

BIRCH ROAD, RG7 3LS, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This RG7 3LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG7 postcode area, which has experienced 219 crimes and a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG7 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 3LS, encompassing approximately 2405 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG7 3LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acorn Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Oakley Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 2

BIRCH ROAD, RG7 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.49150.00%
Vehicle crime52.080.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.2420.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4950.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-91.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.1650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-83.33%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.400.00%
Shoplifting32.49-50.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.91100.00%
Shoplifting62.49-45.45%
Drugs22.490.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.57-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.30100.00%
Shoplifting115.82120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.57-25.00%
Public order31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.810.00%
Shoplifting52.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 202412
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Acorn Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Oakley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oak Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Abbey Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coopers Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Oakdene
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fir'S End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Abbot'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kirkwood Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Love'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fox Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1