WHITCHURCH ROAD, RG8 7DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 7DN

WHITCHURCH ROAD, RG8 7DN, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This RG8 7DN 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 7DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 7DN, encompassing approximately 895 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG8 7DN area, explore the RG8 7DN 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 (-77.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 7DN 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

WHITCHURCH ROAD, RG8 7DN 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 offences26.70-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.930.00%
Public order34.470.00%
Shoplifting23.350.00%
Other crime12.230.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.33350.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.05300.00%
Public order34.47200.00%
Drugs23.35100.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary314.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.23-83.33%
Drugs11.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.12-66.67%

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 behaviour618.9820.00%
Shoplifting36.70200.00%
Burglary33.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.35-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson618.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.7066.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.58-60.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In March 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 offences515.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.580.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Public order12.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.12-50.00%

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 order25.58100.00%
Shoplifting22.23100.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.050.00%
Drugs23.350.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%

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 arson36.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

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 offences37.82-25.00%
Shoplifting23.350.00%
Public order12.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.050.00%
Public order34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 7DN 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
  • 5. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1