RG1 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 1NU

RG1 1NU, Reading has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.76 per 1,000 population. This RG1 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 1NU, encompassing approximately 4452 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (-1.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

RG1 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 62
  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16

RG1 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8350.76-1.19%
Shoplifting4418.642.33%
Public order209.88-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour194.4972.73%
Theft from the person144.2740.00%
Other theft133.14-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson82.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.800.00%
Other crime51.120.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Burglary30.90-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.6750.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8451.66-26.32%
Shoplifting4318.87-21.82%
Other theft239.66-42.50%
Public order225.1715.79%
Criminal damage and arson124.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.70-56.00%
Theft from the person102.47-33.33%
Burglary72.2540.00%
Bicycle theft51.57-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.12100.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Drugs30.90-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11470.3044.30%
Shoplifting5525.6114.58%
Other theft4012.355.26%
Anti-social behaviour258.9819.05%
Public order195.62-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson154.2766.67%
Theft from the person153.37-16.67%
Drugs73.37-22.22%
Bicycle theft61.570.00%
Burglary51.3566.67%
Possession of weapons41.12100.00%
Robbery40.90-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7962.22-2.47%
Shoplifting4817.74-29.41%
Other theft3810.78-11.63%
Public order308.543.45%
Anti-social behaviour216.745.00%
Theft from the person184.72-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson94.0480.00%
Drugs92.0212.50%
Robbery72.0275.00%
Bicycle theft61.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Burglary31.12-57.14%
Other crime20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8168.513.85%
Shoplifting6818.1915.25%
Other theft4315.277.50%
Public order299.66-6.45%
Theft from the person236.5143.75%
Anti-social behaviour205.17-20.00%
Drugs84.4960.00%
Burglary71.80133.33%
Bicycle theft61.57-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-64.29%
Other crime41.1233.33%
Robbery40.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7867.16-9.30%
Shoplifting5917.5228.26%
Other theft4013.2590.48%
Public order318.9847.62%
Anti-social behaviour256.96108.33%
Bicycle theft165.62166.67%
Theft from the person163.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.590.00%
Robbery53.14-16.67%
Drugs51.1266.67%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8652.343.61%
Shoplifting4619.3231.43%
Other theft2110.3323.53%
Public order214.725.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.1450.00%
Theft from the person102.7025.00%
Robbery62.2550.00%
Bicycle theft61.35200.00%
Burglary41.35-33.33%
Drugs30.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Other crime20.45-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8346.50-23.15%
Shoplifting3518.64-22.22%
Public order207.86-28.57%
Other theft174.49-50.00%
Theft from the person83.82-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.80-70.37%
Anti-social behaviour81.800.00%
Burglary61.8020.00%
Other crime51.350.00%
Drugs51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime41.1233.33%
Robbery40.9033.33%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10863.573.85%
Shoplifting4524.2640.62%
Other theft3410.119.68%
Public order287.64-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson276.293.85%
Theft from the person116.06-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour82.47-42.86%
Other crime51.800.00%
Burglary51.12-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.90-50.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Drugs10.67-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10464.6938.67%
Public order3423.3613.33%
Shoplifting327.64-3.03%
Other theft317.1919.23%
Criminal damage and arson266.96271.43%
Theft from the person165.84-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour143.59-12.50%
Bicycle theft73.14250.00%
Drugs71.57250.00%
Vehicle crime61.57200.00%
Burglary61.3550.00%
Robbery31.35-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7550.31-14.77%
Shoplifting3316.85-41.07%
Public order307.41-3.23%
Other theft266.744.00%
Theft from the person185.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.04128.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.59-41.67%
Robbery51.57-37.50%
Burglary41.120.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.45-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 offences8858.850.00%
Shoplifting5619.770.00%
Public order3112.580.00%
Other theft256.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.620.00%
Theft from the person122.700.00%
Bicycle theft92.700.00%
Robbery82.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.570.00%
Drugs41.350.00%
Burglary40.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202425
June 202421
May 202420
April 202425
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 1063 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202484
July 2024114
June 202479
May 202481
April 202478
March 202486
February 202483
January 2024108
December 2023104
November 202375
October 202388

A total of 315 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202419
June 202430
May 202429
April 202431
March 202421
February 202420
January 202428
December 202334
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 564 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202443
July 202455
June 202448
May 202468
April 202459
March 202446
February 202435
January 202445
December 202332
November 202333
October 202356

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 351 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202440
June 202438
May 202443
April 202440
March 202421
February 202417
January 202434
December 202331
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 20245
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 202427
December 202326
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 171 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202415
June 202418
May 202423
April 202416
March 202410
February 20248
January 202411
December 202316
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 202416
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

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 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 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 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total62
    Shoplifting36
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    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. 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. 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. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Howard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1