RG7 5FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 5FJ

RG7 5FJ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This RG7 5FJ 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 5FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 5FJ, encompassing approximately 1489 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG7 5FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

RG7 5FJ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.730.00%
Shoplifting33.36200.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences58.05-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.36200.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.070.00%
Public order44.700.00%
Other crime12.680.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4075.00%
Other theft34.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Other crime22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.73100.00%
Shoplifting44.03-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

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
Shoplifting1316.78-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences38.73-66.67%
Drugs32.010.00%
Theft from the person22.010.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.14280.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.7528.57%
Other crime16.040.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In January 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 offences79.40250.00%
Shoplifting54.700.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.01100.00%
Public order21.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.77166.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences810.740.00%
Public order35.370.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 202413
February 202419
January 20245
October 20238
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG7 5FJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Spring Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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