SHORT STREET, RG1 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 2PS

SHORT STREET, RG1 2PS, Reading has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This RG1 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 2PS, encompassing approximately 6449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

RG1 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Mitcham Close with total crimes: 6

SHORT STREET, RG1 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0816.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.26-38.89%
Vehicle crime81.71-11.11%
Other theft61.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93200.00%
Public order40.93100.00%
Other crime30.6250.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.235.88%
Violence and sexual offences182.79100.00%
Vehicle crime92.790.00%
Other theft61.4020.00%
Burglary40.93-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Public order20.31-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-75.00%
Shoplifting20.31-33.33%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.3254.55%
Vehicle crime92.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.40-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson81.40100.00%
Public order71.2416.67%
Burglary61.0950.00%
Other theft50.93-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.780.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Shoplifting30.47200.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.089.52%
Anti-social behaviour113.5737.50%
Vehicle crime61.7120.00%
Other theft60.9320.00%
Public order60.93-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-20.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.16-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.85-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.26-11.11%
Public order71.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-37.50%
Shoplifting50.7866.67%
Other theft50.78-28.57%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.4719.05%
Anti-social behaviour93.88-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.4014.29%
Vehicle crime71.2416.67%
Public order71.09133.33%
Other theft71.09133.33%
Other crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting30.47-84.21%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4775.00%
Shoplifting193.26216.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.95-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.71250.00%
Vehicle crime61.09500.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Public order30.47-62.50%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.15-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences122.17-25.00%
Public order81.86166.67%
Shoplifting61.24100.00%
Burglary40.93-60.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.47-40.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.70171.43%
Violence and sexual offences162.95-36.00%
Burglary102.48233.33%
Bicycle theft51.55-37.50%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Other theft30.47-62.50%
Shoplifting30.47-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.47-70.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.4019.05%
Vehicle crime103.8866.67%
Other theft81.55100.00%
Bicycle theft81.24166.67%
Shoplifting81.24-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-57.14%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Public order20.31-60.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2323.53%
Shoplifting133.2630.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.02-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.09-33.33%
Public order50.93-16.67%
Other theft40.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-84.62%
Robbery20.31-33.33%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.020.00%
Shoplifting101.710.00%
Vehicle crime91.550.00%
Bicycle theft91.400.00%
Public order61.400.00%
Other theft60.930.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202417
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 202411
February 202414
January 202419
December 20237
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 20249
June 202423
May 202421
April 202425
March 202421
February 202412
January 202416
December 202325
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 202419
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mitcham Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Alpine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 7. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Morgan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kendrick Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Collis Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crown Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hieatt Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Highgrove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Milman Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Waldeck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sailcloth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1