BIRCHLAND CLOSE, RG7 3UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 3UG

BIRCHLAND CLOSE, RG7 3UG, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This RG7 3UG 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 3UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 3UG, encompassing approximately 850 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG7 3UG 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
  • Groves Lea with total crimes: 1

BIRCHLAND CLOSE, RG7 3UG 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.88100.00%
Other theft12.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.81900.00%
Other theft211.760.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.0650.00%
Vehicle crime13.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.88-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.35-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.35-66.67%

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 behaviour518.81150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.880.00%
Other theft13.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53100.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary310.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.580.00%
Public order17.060.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.230.00%
Public order22.35100.00%
Burglary12.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.350.00%
Public order11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG7 3UG 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. Groves Lea
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Sweetzer'S Piece
    Total1
    Other crime1