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

Overview of Crime in UB5 4PH

READING ROAD, UB5 4PH, Ealing has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population. This UB5 4PH 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 4PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around UB5 4PH, encompassing approximately 5742 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the UB5 4PH area, explore the UB5 4PH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

UB5 4PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 50
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

READING ROAD, UB5 4PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5217.94116.67%
Violence and sexual offences169.05-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour132.79-18.75%
Vehicle crime92.2628.57%
Public order41.570.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.89-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.1854.55%
Anti-social behaviour162.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.790.00%
Burglary21.22-50.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4015.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour206.9725.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.4883.33%
Vehicle crime71.92-36.36%
Burglary41.22-33.33%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6018.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1610.4523.08%
Vehicle crime112.7910.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.92-50.00%
Burglary61.04-14.29%
Public order41.04-20.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4016.8981.82%
Anti-social behaviour136.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.26-45.45%
Vehicle crime102.09400.00%
Burglary71.74-36.36%
Public order51.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.2829.41%
Shoplifting223.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.830.00%
Burglary112.26266.67%
Public order31.92200.00%
Other theft30.52-25.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2211.67-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences173.8341.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.9662.50%
Vehicle crime42.2633.33%
Other theft40.70100.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2710.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202417
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312
September 202322
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202416
December 202320
November 202316
October 202313
September 202313
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 287 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202452
January 202424
December 202340
November 202360
October 202340
September 202322
August 202322
July 202327

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311
August 20233
July 20231

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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20232

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 4PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total50
    Shoplifting47
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Whitton Avenue West
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wood End Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 6. Newmarket Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Danemead Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Stroud Gate
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bangor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Petts Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Reading Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pilgrims Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bayshill Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Redcar Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Keble Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Russell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Dorchester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Mildred Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wood End Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Newnham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1