THE CRESCENT, RG7 5AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 5AZ

THE CRESCENT, RG7 5AZ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population. This RG7 5AZ 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 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 5AZ, encompassing approximately 1587 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG7 5AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumber Place with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, RG7 5AZ 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.3466.67%
Public order33.150.00%
Shoplifting31.89200.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-50.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In August 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 behaviour46.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.52-62.50%
Burglary21.890.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.08-20.00%
Public order45.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-33.33%
Other theft11.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.60150.00%
Other theft36.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-66.67%
Public order10.63-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime515.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.15-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.45600.00%
Shoplifting54.41-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson23.150.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.23-31.58%
Drugs38.190.00%
Public order11.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-90.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.68280.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.9725.00%
Bicycle theft26.300.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.71700.00%
Shoplifting55.040.00%
Public order23.15-50.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.41-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.010.00%
Shoplifting95.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 202410
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 202413
February 202419
January 20245
October 20239

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cumber Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crown Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Play Platt
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. North Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1