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

Overview of Crime in RG7 3QB

READING ROAD, RG7 3QB, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This RG7 3QB 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 3QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 3QB, encompassing approximately 1030 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG7 3QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sun Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Totterdown with total crimes: 2
  • Bunces Lane with total crimes: 1

READING ROAD, RG7 3QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.68-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

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 behaviour514.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.91200.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-50.00%
Other crime10.97-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.3911.11%
Violence and sexual offences59.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.850.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

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 behaviour911.6580.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.74-40.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.59150.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.88-33.33%
Other theft11.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.9150.00%
Other theft12.910.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-60.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.850.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.5940.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.800.00%
Drugs22.910.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8325.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.91100.00%
Burglary11.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.800.00%
Public order23.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 3QB postcode area is presented below.

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