RG1 2AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 2AX

RG1 2AX, Reading has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.92 per 1,000 population. This RG1 2AX 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 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 2AX, encompassing approximately 4275 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 2AX area, explore the RG1 2AX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG1 2AX area, visit the RG1 2AX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-5.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (15.22% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)

RG1 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 71
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • West Street with total crimes: 18

RG1 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9862.92-5.77%
Shoplifting5322.9215.22%
Public order2412.404.35%
Other theft175.61-41.38%
Theft from the person163.9845.45%
Anti-social behaviour133.74-27.78%
Bicycle theft133.04116.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.04-29.41%
Robbery52.8125.00%
Burglary41.17-60.00%
Other crime40.94300.00%
Drugs40.94-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.7050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10466.89-25.18%
Shoplifting4624.32-26.98%
Other theft2910.76-19.44%
Public order236.78-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour185.38-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.21-22.73%
Theft from the person113.98-42.11%
Burglary102.5725.00%
Drugs92.34-10.00%
Bicycle theft62.11-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.400.00%
Robbery41.40-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.94-75.00%
Other crime10.47-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13991.6949.46%
Shoplifting6332.5128.57%
Other theft3614.74-21.74%
Public order338.42-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour257.7247.06%
Criminal damage and arson225.8557.14%
Theft from the person195.15-24.00%
Drugs104.4442.86%
Robbery92.3450.00%
Possession of weapons82.11300.00%
Burglary81.87166.67%
Other crime71.8775.00%
Bicycle theft71.640.00%
Vehicle crime61.6450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9373.44-2.11%
Shoplifting4921.75-37.18%
Other theft4611.460.00%
Public order3710.76-7.50%
Theft from the person258.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.85-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson143.98180.00%
Bicycle theft73.27-22.22%
Drugs71.6416.67%
Robbery61.6450.00%
Other crime41.400.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-42.86%
Burglary30.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9582.562.15%
Shoplifting7822.229.86%
Other theft4618.24-8.00%
Public order4010.765.26%
Theft from the person259.3647.06%
Anti-social behaviour245.8533.33%
Bicycle theft95.61-43.75%
Vehicle crime72.1175.00%
Burglary61.64200.00%
Drugs61.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-77.27%
Possession of weapons41.17300.00%
Other crime40.940.00%
Robbery40.94-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9381.392.20%
Shoplifting7121.7524.56%
Other theft5016.61100.00%
Public order3811.6926.67%
Criminal damage and arson228.8957.14%
Anti-social behaviour185.1538.46%
Theft from the person174.2121.43%
Bicycle theft163.98128.57%
Robbery83.7460.00%
Vehicle crime41.87100.00%
Other crime40.940.00%
Drugs40.94-33.33%
Burglary20.94-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9164.098.33%
Shoplifting5721.2826.67%
Public order3013.337.14%
Other theft257.0213.64%
Theft from the person145.8540.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.2718.18%
Bicycle theft73.04250.00%
Burglary61.6450.00%
Drugs61.4050.00%
Robbery51.4025.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8453.33-22.22%
Shoplifting4519.65-11.76%
Public order2810.53-17.65%
Other theft226.55-46.34%
Anti-social behaviour115.150.00%
Theft from the person102.57-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson62.34-71.43%
Drugs41.400.00%
Other crime40.94-20.00%
Burglary40.94-20.00%
Robbery40.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10871.348.00%
Shoplifting5125.2624.39%
Other theft4111.9317.14%
Public order349.59-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.9510.53%
Theft from the person184.91-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour114.21-26.67%
Burglary52.5725.00%
Other crime51.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-50.00%
Robbery40.9433.33%
Bicycle theft20.94-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10070.172.04%
Shoplifting4123.3910.81%
Public order409.5911.11%
Other theft359.369.38%
Theft from the person198.19-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson194.44171.43%
Anti-social behaviour154.44-31.82%
Drugs83.510.00%
Vehicle crime81.87300.00%
Bicycle theft51.870.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Robbery30.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.7050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9867.13-1.01%
Shoplifting3722.92-43.94%
Public order368.65-7.69%
Other theft328.42-17.95%
Theft from the person237.4843.75%
Anti-social behaviour225.38120.00%
Drugs85.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.87-41.67%
Other crime61.64500.00%
Bicycle theft51.40-58.33%
Robbery51.17-61.54%
Burglary41.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9976.480.00%
Shoplifting6623.160.00%
Public order3915.440.00%
Other theft399.120.00%
Theft from the person169.120.00%
Robbery133.740.00%
Bicycle theft123.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.810.00%
Burglary82.340.00%
Vehicle crime71.870.00%
Drugs41.640.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202425
June 202417
May 202424
April 202418
March 202413
February 202411
January 202411
December 202315
November 202322
October 202310

A total of 402 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202433
June 202437
May 202440
April 202438
March 202430
February 202428
January 202434
December 202340
November 202336
October 202339

A total of 1202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 2024104
July 2024139
June 202493
May 202495
April 202493
March 202491
February 202484
January 2024108
December 2023100
November 202398
October 202399

A total of 418 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202429
July 202436
June 202446
May 202446
April 202450
March 202425
February 202422
January 202441
December 202335
November 202332
October 202339

A total of 657 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202446
July 202463
June 202449
May 202478
April 202471
March 202457
February 202445
January 202451
December 202341
November 202337
October 202366

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 202416
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202422
June 202414
May 20245
April 202422
March 202414
February 20246
January 202421
December 202319
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202419
June 202425
May 202425
April 202417
March 202414
February 202410
January 202418
December 202319
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 2AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total71
    Shoplifting41
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft6
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Friar Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 20. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2