READING ROAD, UB5 4PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in UB5 4PG

READING ROAD, UB5 4PG, Ealing has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.67 per 1,000 population. This UB5 4PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader UB5 postcode area, which has experienced 10 crimes and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this UB5 4PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around UB5 4PG, encompassing approximately 6338 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (113.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

UB5 4PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 50
  • Oldfields Circus with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

READING ROAD, UB5 4PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4714.67113.64%
Violence and sexual offences217.4161.54%
Anti-social behaviour93.31-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.42-22.22%
Other crime21.100.00%
Public order20.32100.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2210.57-46.34%
Violence and sexual offences133.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-26.67%
Vehicle crime91.7412.50%
Robbery21.420.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4113.57-30.51%
Anti-social behaviour156.47-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences132.3744.44%
Vehicle crime82.0514.29%
Burglary31.26-40.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5917.5134.09%
Anti-social behaviour179.3141.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.68-35.71%
Public order81.42100.00%
Vehicle crime71.260.00%
Burglary51.10-16.67%
Other theft30.790.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4415.15109.52%
Violence and sexual offences146.947.69%
Anti-social behaviour122.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.89250.00%
Burglary61.10-40.00%
Public order40.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour183.31125.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.84-31.58%
Burglary102.05233.33%
Other theft41.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Public order20.32100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.94171.43%
Shoplifting183.00-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8433.33%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63100.00%
Vehicle crime40.63300.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting257.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202413
December 202313
November 20239
October 202314
September 202313
August 202319
July 20237

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310
August 20233

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202447
January 202422
December 202341
November 202359
October 202344
September 202321
August 202318
July 202325

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202411
December 202315
November 202317
October 202312
September 202318
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the UB5 4PG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total50
    Shoplifting47
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Oldfields Circus
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Whitton Avenue West
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Danemead Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Bangor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petts Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Reading Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pilgrims Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Girton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bayshill Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Keble Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Wood End Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wood End Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Russell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dorchester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Mildred Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wood End Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Newnham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1