FORBURY ROAD, RG1 1SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 1SB

FORBURY ROAD, RG1 1SB, Reading has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.87 per 1,000 population. This RG1 1SB 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 1SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 1SB, encompassing approximately 2051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 1SB area, explore the RG1 1SB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG1 1SB area, visit the RG1 1SB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)

RG1 1SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 67
  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16

FORBURY ROAD, RG1 1SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71101.870.00%
Shoplifting4534.61-4.26%
Public order2021.9325.00%
Other theft149.75-33.33%
Theft from the person146.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.82-23.53%
Bicycle theft96.3480.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.39-40.00%
Robbery42.92-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.95200.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Other crime31.4650.00%
Burglary21.46-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71105.77-19.32%
Shoplifting4734.61-20.34%
Other theft2122.91-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.24-26.09%
Public order168.29-11.11%
Theft from the person107.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.87-33.33%
Burglary74.870.00%
Bicycle theft53.41-37.50%
Robbery52.440.00%
Drugs32.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-33.33%
Other crime20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.97-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88134.0314.29%
Shoplifting5942.8922.92%
Other theft3028.76-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour2314.6221.05%
Public order1811.21-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson158.7725.00%
Bicycle theft87.3133.33%
Theft from the person83.90-55.56%
Burglary73.90250.00%
Drugs63.4120.00%
Robbery52.9225.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Other crime31.4650.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77126.2410.00%
Shoplifting4837.53-36.84%
Other theft3823.4011.76%
Public order2318.52-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour1911.215.56%
Theft from the person189.26-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson128.7771.43%
Bicycle theft65.8520.00%
Drugs52.9266.67%
Robbery42.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.95-40.00%
Burglary21.46-60.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76137.4515.15%
Violence and sexual offences7037.041.45%
Other theft3434.12-5.56%
Public order2916.577.41%
Theft from the person2214.1357.14%
Anti-social behaviour1810.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson78.77-46.15%
Vehicle crime53.4166.67%
Bicycle theft52.44-64.29%
Burglary52.44150.00%
Robbery42.44-42.86%
Drugs31.95-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.46100.00%
Other crime20.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69136.47-4.17%
Shoplifting6633.6332.00%
Other theft3632.17100.00%
Public order2717.5528.57%
Anti-social behaviour2113.16200.00%
Bicycle theft1410.24180.00%
Theft from the person146.8255.56%
Criminal damage and arson136.8218.18%
Robbery76.34133.33%
Drugs53.41150.00%
Vehicle crime32.44200.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Burglary20.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72100.8926.32%
Shoplifting5035.0913.64%
Public order2124.3731.25%
Other theft1810.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.77266.67%
Theft from the person95.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.39-30.00%
Burglary63.41100.00%
Bicycle theft52.92150.00%
Robbery32.4450.00%
Other crime21.46100.00%
Drugs20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5778.96-25.00%
Shoplifting4427.78-4.35%
Public order1621.45-36.00%
Other theft127.80-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.8566.67%
Theft from the person74.87-41.67%
Drugs33.410.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-78.57%
Robbery21.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76109.66-3.80%
Shoplifting4637.0431.43%
Other theft3222.4228.00%
Public order2515.60-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson1412.18-6.67%
Theft from the person126.82-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour65.85-53.85%
Robbery32.9250.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.97-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79114.5423.44%
Shoplifting3538.506.06%
Public order2917.0616.00%
Other theft2514.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson1512.18650.00%
Theft from the person147.31-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour136.82-23.53%
Bicycle theft86.34166.67%
Drugs83.90700.00%
Vehicle crime43.90100.00%
Robbery21.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Burglary10.97-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6497.488.47%
Shoplifting3331.19-40.00%
Other theft2516.080.00%
Public order2512.18-16.67%
Theft from the person1912.18111.11%
Anti-social behaviour179.26112.50%
Bicycle theft38.29-70.00%
Burglary31.46-25.00%
Robbery31.46-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59111.610.00%
Shoplifting5528.760.00%
Public order3026.810.00%
Other theft2514.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.180.00%
Bicycle theft105.360.00%
Theft from the person94.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.390.00%
Robbery73.900.00%
Vehicle crime53.410.00%
Drugs42.440.00%
Burglary41.950.00%
Possession of weapons21.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202423
June 202419
May 202418
April 202421
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 202414
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 310 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202430
June 202438
May 202434
April 202436
March 202418
February 202412
January 202432
December 202325
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 853 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202471
July 202488
June 202477
May 202470
April 202469
March 202472
February 202457
January 202476
December 202379
November 202364
October 202359

A total of 279 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202418
June 202423
May 202429
April 202427
March 202421
February 202416
January 202425
December 202329
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202415
June 202412
May 20247
April 202413
March 202411
February 20243
January 202414
December 202315
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 604 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202447
July 202459
June 202448
May 202476
April 202466
March 202450
February 202444
January 202446
December 202335
November 202333
October 202355

A total of 156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 202422
April 202414
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total67
    Shoplifting39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lynmouth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. King'S Meadow Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Reading
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Vastern Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Abbot'S Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1