VACHEL ROAD, RG1 1NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 1NS

VACHEL ROAD, RG1 1NS, Reading has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.32 per 1,000 population. This RG1 1NS 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 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 1NS, encompassing approximately 4820 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (5.80% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

RG1 1NS 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

VACHEL ROAD, RG1 1NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7342.325.80%
Shoplifting4115.14-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour198.5026.67%
Public order153.94-28.57%
Other theft133.11-38.10%
Theft from the person132.7044.44%
Criminal damage and arson82.70-11.11%
Other crime51.660.00%
Bicycle theft41.04-20.00%
Burglary30.83-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.6250.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6943.77-16.87%
Shoplifting4314.31-10.42%
Public order218.9223.53%
Other theft214.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.11-35.71%
Theft from the person91.87-25.00%
Burglary71.8740.00%
Bicycle theft51.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Drugs30.83-57.14%
Robbery30.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8354.9718.57%
Shoplifting4817.224.35%
Other theft359.966.06%
Anti-social behaviour257.2631.58%
Public order175.19-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson143.53100.00%
Theft from the person122.90-29.41%
Drugs72.49-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.4550.00%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%
Robbery40.83-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.8350.00%
Other crime20.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7052.07-2.78%
Shoplifting4614.52-17.86%
Other theft339.54-19.51%
Public order276.85-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour195.605.56%
Theft from the person173.94-10.53%
Drugs83.530.00%
Robbery71.66250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4575.00%
Vehicle crime61.4550.00%
Bicycle theft41.24-20.00%
Burglary30.83-57.14%
Other crime20.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7256.012.86%
Shoplifting5614.9412.00%
Other theft4111.6213.89%
Public order288.50-3.45%
Theft from the person195.8135.71%
Anti-social behaviour183.94-14.29%
Drugs83.7360.00%
Burglary71.66133.33%
Bicycle theft51.45-66.67%
Other crime41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7054.76-7.89%
Shoplifting5014.5219.05%
Other theft3610.3780.00%
Public order297.4745.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.0275.00%
Bicycle theft154.36150.00%
Theft from the person143.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.90-23.08%
Drugs52.0766.67%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Robbery40.83-20.00%
Burglary30.83-25.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7643.564.11%
Shoplifting4215.7644.83%
Other theft208.7142.86%
Public order204.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.1562.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.7050.00%
Bicycle theft62.49200.00%
Theft from the person61.24-14.29%
Robbery51.2425.00%
Burglary41.04-33.33%
Drugs30.83-25.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7337.13-18.89%
Shoplifting2915.14-27.50%
Public order156.02-46.43%
Other theft143.11-62.16%
Criminal damage and arson82.90-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour81.660.00%
Theft from the person71.66-41.67%
Burglary61.4520.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-20.00%
Robbery40.8333.33%
Drugs40.83300.00%
Other crime30.83-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9054.76-9.09%
Shoplifting4018.6725.00%
Other theft378.3037.04%
Public order287.68-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson265.810.00%
Theft from the person125.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.49-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.66-37.50%
Burglary51.040.00%
Other crime41.040.00%
Bicycle theft40.83-33.33%
Robbery30.830.00%
Drugs10.62-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9956.6362.30%
Shoplifting3220.5410.34%
Public order306.643.45%
Other theft276.2212.50%
Criminal damage and arson265.60271.43%
Theft from the person145.39-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour132.90-7.14%
Vehicle crime82.70166.67%
Drugs81.66700.00%
Bicycle theft61.66200.00%
Burglary51.2425.00%
Robbery31.04-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6141.49-18.67%
Public order2912.653.57%
Shoplifting296.02-47.27%
Other theft246.024.35%
Theft from the person174.9870.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.90-30.00%
Robbery51.45-28.57%
Burglary41.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-40.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-77.78%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7548.540.00%
Shoplifting5515.560.00%
Public order2811.410.00%
Other theft235.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.770.00%
Theft from the person102.070.00%
Bicycle theft92.070.00%
Robbery71.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Drugs20.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202425
June 202419
May 202418
April 202421
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 911 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202469
July 202483
June 202470
May 202472
April 202470
March 202476
February 202473
January 202490
December 202399
November 202361
October 202375

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 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202435
June 202433
May 202441
April 202436
March 202420
February 202414
January 202437
December 202327
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 202413
February 20248
January 202426
December 202326
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 287 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202417
June 202427
May 202428
April 202429
March 202420
February 202415
January 202428
December 202330
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 511 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202443
July 202448
June 202446
May 202456
April 202450
March 202442
February 202429
January 202440
December 202332
November 202329
October 202355

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 202417
May 202419
April 202414
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 202415
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
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 1NS 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Merchants Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Howard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1