HORSESHOE ROAD, RG8 7JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 7JQ

HORSESHOE ROAD, RG8 7JQ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This RG8 7JQ 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 7JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 7JQ, encompassing approximately 1370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-84.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 7JQ 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

HORSESHOE ROAD, RG8 7JQ 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 offences24.38-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-91.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.6430.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.750.00%
Public order35.8450.00%
Other crime22.190.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.05233.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.30100.00%
Public order24.380.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.67-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.1950.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-50.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Burglary21.46-33.33%
Drugs11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%

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 behaviour816.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.84-33.33%
Shoplifting32.92200.00%
Burglary32.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

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 behaviour615.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.38150.00%
Burglary23.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-75.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.84-50.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Shoplifting21.46100.00%
Bicycle theft11.460.00%

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 offences68.75500.00%
Drugs24.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

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 arson35.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.300.00%
Shoplifting33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

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 offences57.30-50.00%
Public order33.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.19-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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 offences1014.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.300.00%
Shoplifting33.650.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
January 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 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
May 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
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 7JQ 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