February 2026 Source: Police.uk
RG8 Crime Intelligence Report
RG8 recorded 67 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.42 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 8.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 9.8% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
67trending_up +8.1% vs last month
Crime Rate
3.42per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
1,296
Within RG8 district
West Berkshire
19,583
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| The Square Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| Ashlee Walk Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| Long Lane Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| Sheffield Close Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Bourne Road Map | total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1 | 3 |
| Park/Open Space Map | total: 3 Other crime: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| Pryor Close Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| Mill Lane Map | total: 2 Other crime: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Millers Close Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
32
47.8%
Anti-social Behaviour
12
17.9%
Other Crime
5
7.5%
Vehicle Crime
5
7.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
4
6.0%
Other Theft
3
4.5%
Public Order
2
3.0%
Weapons Possession
1
1.5%
Drug Offences
1
1.5%
Burglary
1
1.5%
Shoplifting
1
1.5%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +8.1%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +9.8%
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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 0 local authorities in England & Wales.
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