NEWTOWN, RG8 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 8JG

NEWTOWN, RG8 8JG, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This RG8 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 8JG, encompassing approximately 323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pangbourne Road with total crimes: 1
  • Coleridge Lane with total crimes: 1

NEWTOWN, RG8 8JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.190.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson16.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson16.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.190.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pangbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coleridge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1