RG8 7HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 7HT

RG8 7HT, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.24 per 1,000 population. This RG8 7HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG8 postcode area, which has experienced 88 crimes and a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG8 7HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 7HT, encompassing approximately 877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 7HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilder Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 4
  • Reading Road with total crimes: 3

RG8 7HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour718.24250.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.560.00%
Other crime13.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.42-33.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.420.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.56100.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.700.00%
Other theft13.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.56300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.42-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.700.00%
Public order11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
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 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wilder Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bourne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Reading Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Purley Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1