RG7 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 4BQ

RG7 4BQ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population. This RG7 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 4BQ, encompassing approximately 935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG7 4BQ area, explore the RG7 4BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

RG7 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

RG7 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order512.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-75.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences822.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.5533.33%
Public order24.27100.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Drugs22.140.00%
Other theft12.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.96200.00%
Burglary33.210.00%
Other theft23.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-33.33%
Public order12.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.96-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences35.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.21100.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.30-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences213.89-66.67%
Drugs12.140.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1939.54280.00%
Violence and sexual offences620.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.41300.00%
Other theft24.270.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.96200.00%
Shoplifting56.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.340.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.21-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences412.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.21100.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting825.65166.67%
Violence and sexual offences58.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.270.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.96-44.44%
Shoplifting35.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Public order22.14100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.03125.00%
Shoplifting39.62-40.00%
Possession of weapons13.21-50.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting520.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.340.00%
Possession of weapons24.270.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20245
March 202413
February 202419
January 20245
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20242
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG7 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bath Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cumber Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cloister Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Waterside Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1