WHITEHART CLOSE, RG7 5QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG7 5QL

WHITEHART CLOSE, RG7 5QL, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This RG7 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG7 5QL, encompassing approximately 1358 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG7 5QL area, explore the RG7 5QL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG7 5QL area, visit the RG7 5QL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG7 5QL 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

WHITEHART CLOSE, RG7 5QL 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.72150.00%
Shoplifting53.680.00%
Public order33.680.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.04-44.44%
Public order43.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Shoplifting12.21-50.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.93125.00%
Public order36.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-33.33%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.9450.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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 offences711.78600.00%
Shoplifting55.15-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.72-30.00%
Drugs210.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-66.67%
Burglary10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-90.91%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2030.92185.71%
Violence and sexual offences1114.7237.50%
Anti-social behaviour38.10200.00%
Bicycle theft22.210.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.720.00%
Shoplifting75.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.150.00%
Public order21.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-66.67%

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 order46.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Shoplifting22.21100.00%

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 offences59.57-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.21100.00%
Shoplifting11.47-92.86%
Drugs10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1426.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.680.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 202411
January 20248
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 202414
February 202420
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 202314

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
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

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 5QL 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. Rotherfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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