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

Overview of Crime in RG1 2NH

KATESGROVE LANE, RG1 2NH, Reading has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.70 per 1,000 population. This RG1 2NH 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 2NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 2NH, encompassing approximately 6753 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 2NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

KATESGROVE LANE, RG1 2NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.70-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour185.4880.00%
Vehicle crime92.670.00%
Shoplifting81.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.18-40.00%
Public order60.8950.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Other theft50.74-28.57%
Other crime50.74400.00%
Bicycle theft40.74100.00%
Drugs20.59-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.66-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour105.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.4825.00%
Vehicle crime91.4812.50%
Drugs81.3333.33%
Other theft71.180.00%
Burglary51.040.00%
Public order40.74-76.47%
Shoplifting20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Other crime10.30-80.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.2515.79%
Public order176.5230.77%
Anti-social behaviour122.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7814.29%
Vehicle crime81.1814.29%
Other theft71.18-30.00%
Drugs61.04200.00%
Other crime50.89400.00%
Burglary50.74150.00%
Shoplifting50.74150.00%
Possession of weapons50.74400.00%
Theft from the person40.74-33.33%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.078.57%
Public order135.6318.18%
Other theft101.93100.00%
Vehicle crime71.4816.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.0475.00%
Theft from the person61.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-60.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.77-14.63%
Public order115.1822.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.6366.67%
Shoplifting81.48-46.67%
Vehicle crime61.18-25.00%
Other theft50.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.59300.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.4441.38%
Other theft156.0787.50%
Shoplifting152.22-31.82%
Public order92.22-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1820.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Theft from the person20.44-50.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.77-6.45%
Shoplifting224.29144.44%
Public order103.26-37.50%
Other theft81.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-54.55%
Drugs40.74-20.00%
Theft from the person40.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.25-13.89%
Public order164.5960.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.37-31.25%
Other theft101.6311.11%
Shoplifting91.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3350.00%
Drugs50.89150.00%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Other crime30.5950.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person20.30-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.7024.14%
Anti-social behaviour165.33128.57%
Public order102.3711.11%
Shoplifting91.4850.00%
Other theft91.33-18.18%
Theft from the person71.33133.33%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-70.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.03-30.95%
Other theft114.2922.22%
Vehicle crime101.63233.33%
Public order91.48-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.330.00%
Shoplifting61.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.5535.48%
Shoplifting116.22-15.38%
Public order111.630.00%
Other theft91.63-52.63%
Drugs81.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.18-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-70.00%
Theft from the person30.44-25.00%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-66.67%
Robbery10.30-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.25-18.42%
Other theft194.59280.00%
Shoplifting132.8144.44%
Public order111.9310.00%
Vehicle crime101.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.480.00%
Burglary81.4814.29%
Robbery61.18200.00%
Bicycle theft60.89100.00%
Theft from the person40.89-55.56%
Other crime20.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.220.00%
Public order101.480.00%
Shoplifting91.480.00%
Theft from the person91.330.00%
Burglary71.330.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 202411
January 202416
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 202415
March 202422
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
September 20234

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 202415
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202319
September 20235

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
July 202444
June 202438
May 202435
April 202441
March 202429
February 202431
January 202436
December 202329
November 202342
October 202331
September 202338

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 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 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202417
June 202413
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 2NH 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. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Alpine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 12. Laud Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Collis Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1