RG8 8ZN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG8 8ZN

RG8 8ZN, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population. This RG8 8ZN 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 8ZN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG8 8ZN, encompassing approximately 1015 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG8 8ZN area, explore the RG8 8ZN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG8 8ZN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sheffield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Reading Road with total crimes: 1

RG8 8ZN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.89-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-87.50%

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 offences1130.5222.22%
Anti-social behaviour810.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.880.00%
Public order34.920.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

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 offences921.66350.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.86500.00%
Public order35.91200.00%
Drugs22.95100.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%

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 arson211.81-50.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-33.33%
Burglary21.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.97-87.50%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.98-66.67%

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 behaviour823.6360.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.940.00%
Shoplifting32.95200.00%
Burglary32.9550.00%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

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 arson617.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.9125.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.9250.00%
Burglary22.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.810.00%
Vehicle crime23.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order11.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.98-50.00%

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 offences26.89-66.67%
Public order21.97100.00%
Shoplifting21.97100.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%

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 offences611.810.00%
Drugs25.910.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

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 arson35.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.890.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%
Public order11.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

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 offences37.880.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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

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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
November 20232

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
May 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sheffield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Reading Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pangbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1