RG7 3SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 3SQ

RG7 3SQ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This RG7 3SQ 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 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 3SQ, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG7 3SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Piece with total crimes: 6
  • Stephens Firs with total crimes: 3
  • Badgers Croft with total crimes: 2

RG7 3SQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.61-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6480.00%
Drugs24.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.5433.33%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In June 2024, 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 arson46.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5350.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.100.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-66.67%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.59500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05300.00%
Shoplifting12.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.10-50.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.64100.00%
Shoplifting32.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.590.00%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.0733.33%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.070.00%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.050.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. College Piece
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stephens Firs
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Badgers Croft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Crichton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Groves Lea
    Total1
    Drugs1