RG1 1PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 1PE

RG1 1PE, Reading has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.72 per 1,000 population. This RG1 1PE 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 1PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 1PE, encompassing approximately 4076 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (7.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)

RG1 1PE 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 1PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7453.727.25%
Shoplifting4318.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.5576.92%
Public order185.64-18.18%
Theft from the person144.4275.00%
Other theft133.43-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson83.19-27.27%
Bicycle theft51.9625.00%
Other crime51.230.00%
Burglary41.23-42.86%
Robbery40.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.7450.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%

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 offences6951.76-17.86%
Shoplifting4316.93-20.37%
Public order2210.5529.41%
Other theft215.40-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour135.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.19-26.67%
Theft from the person82.70-42.86%
Burglary71.9616.67%
Vehicle crime41.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.98-42.86%
Robbery40.980.00%
Drugs30.98-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.74-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8469.4223.53%
Shoplifting5420.6112.50%
Other theft3813.255.56%
Anti-social behaviour269.3230.00%
Public order176.38-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson154.1787.50%
Theft from the person143.68-17.65%
Bicycle theft73.4316.67%
Drugs71.720.00%
Burglary61.72100.00%
Vehicle crime51.4725.00%
Robbery41.23-33.33%
Other crime30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons30.7450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6863.04-2.86%
Shoplifting4816.68-29.41%
Other theft3611.77-12.20%
Public order308.837.14%
Anti-social behaviour207.365.26%
Theft from the person174.91-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson84.17100.00%
Drugs71.96-12.50%
Robbery61.7220.00%
Bicycle theft61.4720.00%
Vehicle crime41.47-20.00%
Burglary30.98-50.00%
Other crime20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7070.161.45%
Shoplifting6817.1713.33%
Other theft4116.687.89%
Public order2810.06-6.67%
Theft from the person216.8740.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.15-24.00%
Drugs84.6660.00%
Burglary61.96100.00%
Vehicle crime51.4725.00%
Bicycle theft51.23-66.67%
Robbery51.230.00%
Other crime41.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6969.42-14.81%
Shoplifting6016.9330.43%
Other theft3814.7290.00%
Public order309.3242.86%
Anti-social behaviour257.36150.00%
Bicycle theft156.13150.00%
Theft from the person153.6887.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.68-21.43%
Robbery52.70-16.67%
Drugs51.2366.67%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Burglary30.98-40.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8154.7015.71%
Shoplifting4619.8735.29%
Public order2111.2831.25%
Other theft205.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson144.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.4325.00%
Theft from the person82.450.00%
Robbery61.9650.00%
Bicycle theft61.47200.00%
Burglary51.47-28.57%
Drugs31.23-25.00%
Other crime20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7045.38-24.73%
Shoplifting3417.17-24.44%
Public order168.34-44.83%
Other theft153.92-59.46%
Theft from the person83.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.9614.29%
Burglary71.9640.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Robbery40.9833.33%
Drugs40.98300.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9365.742.20%
Shoplifting4522.8140.62%
Other theft3711.0437.04%
Public order299.08-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson247.11-7.69%
Theft from the person125.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.94-50.00%
Burglary51.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.98-42.86%
Robbery30.980.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Drugs10.74-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9165.7444.44%
Shoplifting3222.320.00%
Public order317.8510.71%
Other theft277.6017.39%
Criminal damage and arson266.62420.00%
Theft from the person156.38-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour143.68-22.22%
Vehicle crime83.43300.00%
Bicycle theft71.96250.00%
Drugs71.72600.00%
Burglary51.7225.00%
Robbery31.23-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6350.04-14.86%
Shoplifting3215.45-41.82%
Public order287.85-3.45%
Other theft236.87-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour185.64125.00%
Theft from the person174.4270.00%
Robbery54.17-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-50.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.49-75.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7458.870.00%
Shoplifting5518.150.00%
Public order2913.490.00%
Other theft267.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.380.00%
Theft from the person102.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.450.00%
Bicycle theft81.960.00%
Robbery71.960.00%
Vehicle crime61.720.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Drugs30.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202426
June 202420
May 202419
April 202425
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 202314
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 906 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202469
July 202484
June 202468
May 202470
April 202469
March 202481
February 202470
January 202493
December 202391
November 202363
October 202374

A total of 335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202438
June 202436
May 202441
April 202438
March 202420
February 202415
January 202437
December 202327
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202415
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411
March 202414
February 20248
January 202424
December 202326
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202417
June 202430
May 202428
April 202430
March 202421
February 202416
January 202429
December 202331
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 560 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
July 202454
June 202448
May 202468
April 202460
March 202446
February 202434
January 202445
December 202332
November 202332
October 202355

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202414
June 202417
May 202421
April 202415
March 20248
February 20248
January 202412
December 202315
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 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 202415
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

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 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
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 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 1PE 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle 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. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Lynmouth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1