CHURCH STREET, RG7 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 5BX

CHURCH STREET, RG7 5BX, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.68 per 1,000 population. This RG7 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 5BX, encompassing approximately 1655 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG7 5BX area, explore the RG7 5BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG7 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumber Place with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 3

CHURCH STREET, RG7 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.6860.00%
Public order34.830.00%
Shoplifting31.81200.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary510.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.02400.00%
Drugs13.020.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.87-11.11%
Public order54.83400.00%
Other theft23.020.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8780.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.440.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime715.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.23-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.87200.00%
Shoplifting55.44-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson23.02100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.31-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences37.85-70.00%
Drugs31.810.00%
Theft from the person21.810.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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
Shoplifting1922.95280.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.04100.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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 offences810.87100.00%
Shoplifting54.830.00%
Theft from the person13.020.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In December 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 offences46.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42200.00%
Public order31.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.85-50.00%
Other crime22.42100.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.020.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20247
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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 5BX 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. Spring Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crown Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Play Platt
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. North Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1