SILVER STREET, RG1 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 2SJ

SILVER STREET, RG1 2SJ, Reading has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This RG1 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 2SJ, encompassing approximately 7322 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 2SJ area, explore the RG1 2SJ 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 (20.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)

RG1 2SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

SILVER STREET, RG1 2SJ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.4720.83%
Other theft113.9622.22%
Anti-social behaviour81.50-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson81.09100.00%
Vehicle crime71.09-50.00%
Other crime40.96100.00%
Public order40.550.00%
Shoplifting40.55100.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1584.62%
Anti-social behaviour193.2811.76%
Vehicle crime142.5927.27%
Other theft91.9150.00%
Burglary41.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-42.86%
Public order40.55-55.56%
Robbery30.550.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.27-33.33%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.7430.77%
Violence and sexual offences132.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime111.7883.33%
Public order91.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.23133.33%
Other theft60.96-14.29%
Burglary60.82100.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Possession of weapons40.550.00%
Shoplifting30.55200.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.5213.04%
Anti-social behaviour133.5518.18%
Public order121.780.00%
Other theft71.64-46.15%
Vehicle crime60.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-50.00%
Burglary30.41-40.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.97-14.81%
Other theft133.1485.71%
Public order121.7871.43%
Anti-social behaviour111.6422.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.50-33.33%
Shoplifting60.82100.00%
Burglary50.8225.00%
Vehicle crime50.68-28.57%
Robbery40.680.00%
Theft from the person30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.7922.73%
Anti-social behaviour93.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.23-47.06%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Public order70.96250.00%
Other theft70.960.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Shoplifting30.55-84.21%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27-60.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.3837.50%
Shoplifting193.00171.43%
Criminal damage and arson172.59466.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.32-14.29%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Other theft70.96-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.9666.67%
Theft from the person30.6850.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Public order20.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.11-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour142.19-26.32%
Other theft101.9111.11%
Public order81.3760.00%
Shoplifting71.09133.33%
Burglary50.96-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-25.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.06-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour192.87171.43%
Burglary122.59140.00%
Other theft91.64-18.18%
Public order51.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.55-63.64%
Theft from the person30.55-25.00%
Shoplifting30.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.166.67%
Vehicle crime164.37166.67%
Other theft112.1922.22%
Bicycle theft111.50175.00%
Shoplifting91.50-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour71.23133.33%
Public order60.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-28.57%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Theft from the person40.68100.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.2911.11%
Shoplifting134.108.33%
Other theft91.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-36.36%
Public order60.96-45.45%
Vehicle crime60.82-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.82-63.64%
Burglary40.550.00%
Robbery30.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-76.92%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Other crime20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.690.00%
Shoplifting121.780.00%
Other theft121.640.00%
Bicycle theft111.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.500.00%
Public order111.500.00%
Vehicle crime101.500.00%
Robbery41.370.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
December 202316
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 202413
June 202426
May 202423
April 202427
March 202422
February 202416
January 202421
December 202332
November 202330
October 202327

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202417
June 202413
May 202411
April 20249
March 202412
February 202414
January 202419
December 20237
November 20233
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 202417
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 202419
February 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 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 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Morgan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Kendrick Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Collis Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Livery Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Greys Court
    Total1
    Other theft1