FRANCIS STREET, RG1 2QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 2QB

FRANCIS STREET, RG1 2QB, Reading has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population. This RG1 2QB 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 2QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 2QB, encompassing approximately 6807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

RG1 2QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Alpine Street with total crimes: 5

FRANCIS STREET, RG1 2QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.4352.63%
Anti-social behaviour124.26-7.69%
Vehicle crime71.76-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-16.67%
Other crime40.73100.00%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Burglary30.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9626.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.79-27.78%
Vehicle crime91.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3220.00%
Burglary50.88-16.67%
Other theft40.73-33.33%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.7580.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.64-50.00%
Public order112.2083.33%
Vehicle crime91.6212.50%
Burglary61.3250.00%
Other theft60.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8825.00%
Drugs40.73100.00%
Possession of weapons40.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.5842.86%
Anti-social behaviour104.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime81.4760.00%
Public order61.18-14.29%
Other theft50.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Burglary40.59100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.96-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour123.0850.00%
Public order71.7675.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Other theft10.15-88.89%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.4345.00%
Other theft94.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.18200.00%
Vehicle crime50.8866.67%
Public order40.7333.33%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.29-87.50%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.2333.33%
Shoplifting162.94166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.35-53.85%
Other theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-40.00%
Public order30.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.20-38.10%
Public order61.9150.00%
Shoplifting60.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8866.67%
Vehicle crime50.7366.67%
Burglary50.73-28.57%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.11133.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.08-47.83%
Burglary71.7675.00%
Other theft51.030.00%
Public order40.73300.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-72.73%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.1435.29%
Vehicle crime113.3883.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.62200.00%
Other theft51.3266.67%
Bicycle theft50.73150.00%
Burglary40.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-50.00%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6488.89%
Criminal damage and arson82.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.18-25.00%
Public order50.880.00%
Other theft30.73-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-75.00%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-71.43%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.15-80.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.760.00%
Other theft81.320.00%
Vehicle crime81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.180.00%
Bicycle theft71.180.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202418
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 202413
January 202421
December 20239
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 202415
June 202430
May 202421
April 202429
March 202420
February 202415
January 202412
December 202323
November 202317
October 20239

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 202416
February 20246
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 2QB 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. Alpine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 7. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Laud Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Collis Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Waterside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1