RG8 7DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 7DA

RG8 7DA, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.81 per 1,000 population. This RG8 7DA 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 7DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 7DA, encompassing approximately 1313 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG8 7DA area, explore the RG8 7DA 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 (-83.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 7DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Reading Road with total crimes: 1
  • Police Station with total crimes: 1

RG8 7DA 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 offences23.81-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1331.2185.71%
Violence and sexual offences129.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.130.00%
Public order35.33200.00%
Other crime22.280.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.6175.00%
Drugs25.33100.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.040.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-75.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons23.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-50.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.52100.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.57500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.57300.00%
Burglary23.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.370.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.370.00%
Public order24.57100.00%
Shoplifting21.52100.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.13500.00%
Drugs24.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.04100.00%
Shoplifting11.52-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences57.61-50.00%
Public order33.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.610.00%
Shoplifting33.810.00%
Public order12.280.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Reading Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pangbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1