RG8 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 8DU

RG8 8DU, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.19 per 1,000 population. This RG8 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 8DU, encompassing approximately 714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG8 8DU 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
  • Grahame Avenue with total crimes: 1

RG8 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.60100.00%
Other crime12.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In July 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 behaviour12.80-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.200.00%
Public order11.400.00%

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 behaviour24.20100.00%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%

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 offences24.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.800.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.200.00%
Other theft12.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60300.00%

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 behaviour12.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%

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
Shoplifting12.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-50.00%

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 offences25.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG8 8DU 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. Grahame Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Purley Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1