STATION ROAD, RG1 1JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 1JX

STATION ROAD, RG1 1JX, Reading has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.91 per 1,000 population. This RG1 1JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG1 postcode area, which has experienced 701 crimes and a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG1 1JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 1JX, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 1JX area, explore the RG1 1JX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

RG1 1JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 71
  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16

STATION ROAD, RG1 1JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8786.91-6.45%
Shoplifting5130.496.25%
Public order2417.8714.29%
Other theft158.41-44.44%
Theft from the person155.2636.36%
Anti-social behaviour135.26-18.75%
Bicycle theft114.5683.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.85-35.71%
Robbery63.1520.00%
Other crime52.10400.00%
Drugs41.7533.33%
Burglary31.40-70.00%
Possession of weapons31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9391.11-24.39%
Shoplifting4832.59-26.15%
Other theft2716.82-38.64%
Public order219.46-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour167.36-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson145.61-26.32%
Theft from the person114.91-38.89%
Burglary103.8511.11%
Bicycle theft63.50-14.29%
Robbery52.10-16.67%
Drugs31.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.05-33.33%
Other crime10.70-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123126.1533.70%
Shoplifting6543.1022.64%
Other theft4422.78-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour2615.4244.44%
Public order269.11-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson199.1158.33%
Theft from the person186.66-10.00%
Burglary96.31350.00%
Bicycle theft73.15-12.50%
Drugs72.450.00%
Robbery62.450.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Other crime31.4050.00%
Possession of weapons31.0550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92106.8819.48%
Shoplifting5332.24-34.57%
Other theft4618.576.98%
Public order3316.12-2.94%
Theft from the person2011.56-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour187.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson126.3150.00%
Bicycle theft84.2114.29%
Drugs72.8016.67%
Robbery62.4550.00%
Vehicle crime42.10-20.00%
Burglary21.40-66.67%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting81112.849.46%
Violence and sexual offences7728.38-7.23%
Other theft4326.982.38%
Public order3415.07-5.56%
Theft from the person2611.9152.94%
Anti-social behaviour219.11-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson87.36-55.56%
Bicycle theft72.80-56.25%
Burglary62.45100.00%
Drugs62.1020.00%
Vehicle crime52.1066.67%
Robbery41.75-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.40100.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83115.64-1.19%
Shoplifting7429.0923.33%
Other theft4225.9390.91%
Public order3614.7256.52%
Anti-social behaviour2212.62120.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.7150.00%
Theft from the person176.3130.77%
Bicycle theft165.96128.57%
Robbery75.6140.00%
Drugs52.4525.00%
Other crime31.7550.00%
Burglary31.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8487.266.33%
Shoplifting6029.4427.66%
Public order2321.034.55%
Other theft228.064.76%
Theft from the person137.7144.44%
Criminal damage and arson124.56140.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.21-9.09%
Bicycle theft73.50250.00%
Burglary52.45-16.67%
Robbery51.7525.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Other crime20.70-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7976.39-19.39%
Shoplifting4727.68-14.55%
Public order2216.47-26.67%
Other theft217.71-43.24%
Anti-social behaviour117.3637.50%
Theft from the person93.85-40.00%
Burglary63.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-79.17%
Drugs41.75300.00%
Robbery41.400.00%
Other crime31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft20.70-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98100.57-1.01%
Shoplifting5534.3425.00%
Other theft3719.275.71%
Public order3012.97-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson2410.5126.32%
Theft from the person158.41-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour85.26-50.00%
Burglary52.800.00%
Robbery41.75100.00%
Other crime41.400.00%
Bicycle theft31.40-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-60.00%
Drugs10.70-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99103.3832.00%
Shoplifting4434.6912.82%
Other theft3515.429.38%
Public order3312.2617.86%
Criminal damage and arson1911.56850.00%
Theft from the person176.66-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour165.96-20.00%
Bicycle theft105.61233.33%
Drugs83.50300.00%
Vehicle crime52.80150.00%
Burglary51.7525.00%
Robbery21.75-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7583.400.00%
Shoplifting3926.280.00%
Other theft3213.670.00%
Public order2811.210.00%
Theft from the person229.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.710.00%
Robbery57.010.00%
Burglary41.750.00%
Bicycle theft31.400.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 202416
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 364 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 202444
June 202446
May 202443
April 202442
March 202422
February 202421
January 202437
December 202335
November 202332

A total of 990 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202493
July 2024123
June 202492
May 202477
April 202483
March 202484
February 202479
January 202498
December 202399
November 202375

A total of 310 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202426
June 202433
May 202434
April 202436
March 202423
February 202422
January 202430
December 202333
November 202328

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 617 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202448
July 202465
June 202453
May 202481
April 202474
March 202460
February 202447
January 202455
December 202344
November 202339

A total of 183 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202418
June 202420
May 202426
April 202417
March 202413
February 20249
January 202415
December 202317
November 202322

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202419
June 202412
May 20248
April 202418
March 202412
February 20245
January 202424
December 202319
November 20232

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202426
June 202418
May 202421
April 202422
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 202316
November 202320

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 1JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total71
    Shoplifting41
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft6
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. West Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Friar Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Merchants Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. King'S Meadow Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Abattoirs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Reading
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1