ST JAMES CLOSE, RG8 7AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 7AP

ST JAMES CLOSE, RG8 7AP, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This RG8 7AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG8 postcode area, which has experienced 41 crimes and a crime rate of 2.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG8 7AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 7AP, encompassing approximately 764 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG8 7AP area, explore the RG8 7AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

RG8 7AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sheffield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Pangbourne Place with total crimes: 1

ST JAMES CLOSE, RG8 7AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.62-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour67.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.850.00%
Public order36.540.00%
Shoplifting23.920.00%
Other crime12.620.00%
Burglary11.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.23250.00%
Public order39.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.92200.00%
Drugs23.92100.00%
Possession of weapons12.620.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson215.690.00%
Other theft22.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.62100.00%
Burglary22.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.62-83.33%
Drugs11.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Shoplifting11.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour622.2320.00%
Shoplifting37.85200.00%
Burglary33.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.92-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson522.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.5466.67%
Violence and sexual offences36.54200.00%
Burglary23.920.00%
Vehicle crime12.620.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.920.00%
Public order12.62-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.310.00%
Shoplifting11.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.540.00%
Shoplifting22.62100.00%
Bicycle theft12.620.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs26.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.620.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.850.00%
Shoplifting23.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.46-62.50%
Public order33.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.460.00%
Shoplifting35.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.920.00%
Other theft12.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG8 7AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sheffield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pangbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1