RG8 7NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 7NL

RG8 7NL, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This RG8 7NL 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 7NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 7NL, encompassing approximately 1049 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG8 7NL area, explore the RG8 7NL 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 7NL 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 7NL 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 offences25.72-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.810.00%
Shoplifting22.860.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

In July 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 behaviour39.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.860.00%
Public order22.860.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.91-75.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour416.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.81300.00%
Burglary33.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-33.33%
Shoplifting21.91100.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.72-66.67%
Shoplifting21.91100.00%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.720.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Shoplifting10.95-66.67%

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
Shoplifting37.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences24.77-66.67%
Public order21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.440.00%
Shoplifting35.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.860.00%
Public order11.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 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 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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 7NL 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