THE MOORS, RG8 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 7LP

THE MOORS, RG8 7LP, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.07 per 1,000 population. This RG8 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 7LP, encompassing approximately 1189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 7LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Thames Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Reading Road with total crimes: 3

THE MOORS, RG8 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.0722.22%
Anti-social behaviour89.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.730.00%
Public order34.200.00%
Shoplifting22.520.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.50350.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.57500.00%
Public order35.05200.00%
Drugs22.52100.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

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 arson210.09-50.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%
Burglary21.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-87.50%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.84-66.67%

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 behaviour818.5060.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.73-33.33%
Shoplifting33.36200.00%
Burglary32.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

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 arson615.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0525.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.2050.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

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 behaviour410.930.00%
Vehicle crime33.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Public order11.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.89-66.67%
Public order21.68100.00%
Shoplifting21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

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 offences610.090.00%
Drugs25.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

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 arson35.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.520.00%
Shoplifting10.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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
Shoplifting36.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%

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 offences36.73-62.50%
Public order32.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.52-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.730.00%
Shoplifting34.200.00%
Public order12.520.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 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
May 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
September 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Thames Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Reading Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shepard Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Laurels
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grahame Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pangbourne Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Whitchurch Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1