KATESGROVE LANE, RG1 2ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 2ND

KATESGROVE LANE, RG1 2ND, Reading has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This RG1 2ND 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 2ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 2ND, encompassing approximately 6874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 2ND area, explore the RG1 2ND Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG1 2ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Gun Street with total crimes: 10

KATESGROVE LANE, RG1 2ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.472.22%
Anti-social behaviour186.6980.00%
Shoplifting142.62100.00%
Public order92.04125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.02-30.00%
Other theft61.02-33.33%
Burglary50.870.00%
Other crime50.73400.00%
Bicycle theft50.7366.67%
Drugs20.73-77.78%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.87-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour106.55-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.4525.00%
Vehicle crime101.4525.00%
Other theft91.450.00%
Drugs91.3180.00%
Shoplifting71.31-36.36%
Burglary51.020.00%
Public order40.73-76.47%
Bicycle theft30.5850.00%
Theft from the person20.44-60.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5722.4032.56%
Public order178.2921.43%
Anti-social behaviour132.47160.00%
Shoplifting111.89120.00%
Other theft91.60-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.31-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.1614.29%
Possession of weapons61.160.00%
Other crime50.87150.00%
Burglary50.73150.00%
Drugs50.73150.00%
Theft from the person50.73-37.50%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.294.88%
Public order146.2516.67%
Other theft132.0462.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.8980.00%
Theft from the person81.31166.67%
Vehicle crime71.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-50.00%
Shoplifting50.73-58.33%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.00-2.38%
Shoplifting125.96-40.00%
Public order121.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.7542.86%
Other theft81.45-55.56%
Vehicle crime71.16-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.73300.00%
Theft from the person30.5850.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Other crime20.29-33.33%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.8920.00%
Shoplifting206.11-33.33%
Other theft182.9180.00%
Public order92.62-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.31125.00%
Vehicle crime81.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.1616.67%
Other crime31.0250.00%
Theft from the person20.44-66.67%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.586.06%
Shoplifting305.0987.50%
Other theft104.36-9.09%
Public order101.45-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour61.45-40.00%
Theft from the person60.87100.00%
Drugs40.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime20.29-33.33%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.58-26.67%
Public order174.8070.00%
Shoplifting162.4733.33%
Other theft112.3310.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.60-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.4550.00%
Drugs50.87150.00%
Vehicle crime40.7333.33%
Theft from the person30.58-62.50%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.7528.57%
Anti-social behaviour166.55128.57%
Shoplifting122.339.09%
Public order101.75-9.09%
Other theft101.45-23.08%
Theft from the person81.4560.00%
Burglary61.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-70.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.56-27.08%
Other theft135.09-7.14%
Public order111.890.00%
Shoplifting111.60-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.450.00%
Theft from the person51.02-28.57%
Burglary40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Drugs20.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.620.00%
Shoplifting176.980.00%
Other theft142.470.00%
Public order112.040.00%
Drugs81.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.160.00%
Theft from the person71.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202413
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 202416
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 202412
April 202420
March 202430
February 202416
January 202412
December 202311
November 202317

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202413
May 20248
April 202418
March 202410
February 202411
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202445
July 202457
June 202443
May 202441
April 202442
March 202435
February 202433
January 202445
December 202335
November 202348

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202417
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 202417
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Alpine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 14. Laud Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lower Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1