RG7 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 4SW

RG7 4SW, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.63 per 1,000 population. This RG7 4SW 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 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 4SW, encompassing approximately 488 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG7 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumber Place with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Rotherfield Close with total crimes: 2

RG7 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.630.00%
Other theft38.18200.00%
Shoplifting26.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.09-75.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Public order12.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour420.45100.00%
Shoplifting48.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.180.00%
Other theft12.050.00%

In July 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 behaviour214.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.09-66.67%
Shoplifting14.090.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Public order12.05-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences632.72500.00%
Public order312.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.14100.00%
Drugs24.090.00%
Other crime14.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.05-50.00%

In May 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 crime218.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.09100.00%
Burglary24.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.090.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.05-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Shoplifting12.050.00%
Other theft12.050.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.050.00%

In February 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 offences638.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.27300.00%
Other theft28.180.00%
Burglary24.090.00%
Bicycle theft24.090.00%
Shoplifting14.09-50.00%
Theft from the person12.050.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson216.360.00%
Shoplifting24.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.090.00%
Public order12.05-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.18100.00%
Public order24.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.2350.00%
Shoplifting16.14-85.71%
Drugs12.050.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting744.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.180.00%
Other theft24.090.00%
Vehicle crime24.090.00%
Public order14.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cumber Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rotherfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Waterside Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1