SOUTHAMPTON STREET, RG1 2QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 2QR

SOUTHAMPTON STREET, RG1 2QR, Reading has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.96 per 1,000 population. This RG1 2QR 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 2QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 2QR, encompassing approximately 7395 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (13.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

RG1 2QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Gun Street with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

SOUTHAMPTON STREET, RG1 2QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.9613.51%
Anti-social behaviour145.68-17.65%
Public order111.89450.00%
Shoplifting101.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3528.57%
Vehicle crime71.22-41.67%
Other theft60.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.81100.00%
Burglary40.8133.33%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.06-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour175.00-5.56%
Vehicle crime122.3020.00%
Other theft91.6212.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-22.22%
Shoplifting50.95-50.00%
Burglary30.68-50.00%
Robbery30.4150.00%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%
Theft from the person30.41-40.00%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Public order20.27-86.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.527.32%
Anti-social behaviour185.9563.64%
Public order152.4315.38%
Vehicle crime102.0366.67%
Shoplifting101.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3528.57%
Other theft81.22-38.46%
Burglary61.08200.00%
Possession of weapons50.810.00%
Theft from the person50.68-16.67%
Drugs40.680.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.1446.43%
Other theft135.5444.44%
Public order131.76-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour111.76-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.4975.00%
Vehicle crime60.950.00%
Theft from the person60.8150.00%
Shoplifting50.81-54.55%
Drugs40.680.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.52-24.32%
Public order143.79133.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.8971.43%
Shoplifting111.62-26.67%
Other theft91.49-47.06%
Vehicle crime61.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.5433.33%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Burglary30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.2837.04%
Other theft175.00183.33%
Shoplifting152.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.35-22.22%
Public order60.9550.00%
Vehicle crime50.8166.67%
Theft from the person40.68-42.86%
Burglary40.54100.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3013.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.063.85%
Criminal damage and arson103.65233.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.35-25.00%
Theft from the person71.22133.33%
Other theft60.95-50.00%
Public order40.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.25-16.13%
Shoplifting153.52114.29%
Anti-social behaviour122.03-45.45%
Other theft121.62100.00%
Public order121.62100.00%
Drugs41.62100.00%
Burglary30.54-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Theft from the person30.41-50.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.98-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour224.19175.00%
Burglary82.9760.00%
Shoplifting71.08-36.36%
Public order60.95-33.33%
Other theft60.81-45.45%
Theft from the person60.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-93.33%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.68-20.45%
Vehicle crime154.73200.00%
Other theft112.03-15.38%
Shoplifting111.4910.00%
Public order91.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.08-14.29%
Theft from the person50.81-16.67%
Burglary50.68400.00%
Bicycle theft50.6866.67%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Drugs20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.8776.00%
Other theft135.95-31.58%
Shoplifting101.76-33.33%
Public order91.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.95-50.00%
Theft from the person60.8150.00%
Drugs50.81400.00%
Vehicle crime50.68-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.68-66.67%
Robbery10.41-83.33%
Burglary10.14-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.39-30.56%
Other theft193.38111.11%
Public order152.57150.00%
Shoplifting152.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime111.62175.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.4942.86%
Bicycle theft91.35125.00%
Burglary81.22100.00%
Robbery61.08500.00%
Theft from the person40.81-63.64%
Drugs10.54-83.33%
Other crime10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.870.00%
Shoplifting122.030.00%
Theft from the person111.620.00%
Other theft91.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.220.00%
Public order60.950.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202418
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 202412
January 202422
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 202417
March 20246
February 202412
January 20246
December 202311
November 202313
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 202315
November 20235
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202437
July 202444
June 202441
May 202428
April 202437
March 202427
February 202426
January 202431
December 202335
November 202344
October 202325
September 202336

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 202415
June 202413
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 202411
April 202415
March 202430
February 202415
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 12. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Collis Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1