RG1 1NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 1NA

RG1 1NA, Reading has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.56 per 1,000 population. This RG1 1NA 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 1NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 1NA, encompassing approximately 4709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

RG1 1NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 55
  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16

RG1 1NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8447.56-2.33%
Shoplifting4217.83-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour198.9272.73%
Public order184.03-14.29%
Other theft133.82-43.48%
Theft from the person132.7630.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.76-25.00%
Other crime71.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.85-20.00%
Burglary30.85-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8648.83-23.89%
Shoplifting4318.26-12.24%
Other theft239.13-39.47%
Public order214.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.55-54.17%
Theft from the person102.34-23.08%
Burglary72.1240.00%
Bicycle theft51.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Drugs30.85-57.14%
Robbery30.64-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11363.9143.04%
Shoplifting4923.996.52%
Other theft3810.405.56%
Anti-social behaviour248.0714.29%
Public order185.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.82150.00%
Theft from the person133.18-23.53%
Drugs72.76-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.4950.00%
Burglary51.27150.00%
Robbery51.06-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7956.692.60%
Shoplifting4616.77-17.86%
Other theft369.77-16.28%
Public order307.643.45%
Anti-social behaviour216.3716.67%
Theft from the person174.46-15.00%
Drugs103.6111.11%
Robbery72.12250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4920.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Bicycle theft41.06-33.33%
Burglary20.85-71.43%
Other crime20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7760.09-1.28%
Shoplifting5616.3512.00%
Other theft4311.897.50%
Public order299.13-3.33%
Theft from the person206.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.25-10.00%
Drugs93.8280.00%
Burglary71.91133.33%
Bicycle theft61.49-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-58.33%
Other crime41.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Robbery20.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7859.66-2.50%
Shoplifting5016.5619.05%
Other theft4010.6290.48%
Public order308.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.3766.67%
Bicycle theft164.25166.67%
Theft from the person153.4087.50%
Criminal damage and arson123.180.00%
Drugs52.5566.67%
Other crime41.06100.00%
Robbery40.85-20.00%
Burglary30.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8046.07-4.76%
Shoplifting4216.9940.00%
Other theft218.9231.25%
Public order204.465.26%
Anti-social behaviour124.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.5571.43%
Theft from the person82.5514.29%
Bicycle theft61.70200.00%
Robbery51.2725.00%
Burglary41.06-33.33%
Drugs30.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Other crime20.42-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8442.25-20.00%
Shoplifting3017.83-25.00%
Public order196.37-29.63%
Other theft164.03-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour83.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.70-74.07%
Theft from the person71.49-36.36%
Burglary61.4920.00%
Other crime51.270.00%
Drugs51.06400.00%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Robbery40.8533.33%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10558.17-3.67%
Shoplifting4022.2925.00%
Other theft348.499.68%
Criminal damage and arson277.223.85%
Public order275.73-20.59%
Theft from the person115.73-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.34-42.86%
Other crime51.700.00%
Burglary51.06-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Robbery30.64-25.00%
Drugs10.64-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10962.0051.39%
Public order3423.1417.24%
Shoplifting327.226.67%
Other theft316.7919.23%
Criminal damage and arson266.58271.43%
Theft from the person155.52-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.18-6.67%
Drugs72.97250.00%
Vehicle crime61.49200.00%
Burglary61.2750.00%
Bicycle theft61.27200.00%
Robbery41.27-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7245.86-18.18%
Shoplifting3015.29-46.43%
Public order296.37-6.45%
Other theft266.168.33%
Theft from the person185.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.18-36.36%
Robbery51.49-44.44%
Burglary41.060.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.42-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8854.990.00%
Shoplifting5618.680.00%
Public order3111.890.00%
Other theft246.580.00%
Theft from the person125.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.550.00%
Bicycle theft92.340.00%
Robbery91.910.00%
Vehicle crime61.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.270.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Drugs30.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202424
June 202421
May 202418
April 202420
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 1055 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202486
July 2024113
June 202479
May 202477
April 202478
March 202480
February 202484
January 2024105
December 2023109
November 202372
October 202388

A total of 306 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202418
June 202430
May 202429
April 202430
March 202420
February 202419
January 202427
December 202334
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 516 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202443
July 202449
June 202446
May 202456
April 202450
March 202442
February 202430
January 202440
December 202332
November 202330
October 202356

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 345 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202438
June 202436
May 202443
April 202440
March 202421
February 202416
January 202434
December 202331
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202415
June 20246
May 20245
April 202412
March 202412
February 20247
January 202427
December 202326
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 159 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202413
June 202417
May 202420
April 202415
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 202416
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total55
    Shoplifting34
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    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. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Howard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1