RG8 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 8BY

RG8 8BY, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This RG8 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 8BY, encompassing approximately 1242 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG8 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farmiloe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Theobald Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Duncan Gardens with total crimes: 1

RG8 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.220.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order11.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.02100.00%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Public order11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4150.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.220.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences22.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG8 8BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farmiloe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Theobald Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Duncan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Burglary1