ABBEY SQUARE, RG1 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 3AG

ABBEY SQUARE, RG1 3AG, Reading has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.01 per 1,000 population. This RG1 3AG 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 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 3AG, encompassing approximately 3579 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 3AG area, explore the RG1 3AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-19.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (6.82% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG1 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 67
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

ABBEY SQUARE, RG1 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4950.01-19.67%
Shoplifting4713.696.82%
Public order1513.1350.00%
Other theft144.19-26.32%
Theft from the person123.9171.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.35-43.75%
Bicycle theft82.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.24-20.00%
Robbery52.24-16.67%
Burglary41.40-42.86%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6154.76-25.61%
Shoplifting4417.04-10.20%
Other theft1912.29-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour165.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.47-16.67%
Public order102.79-41.18%
Vehicle crime82.7960.00%
Theft from the person72.24-30.00%
Burglary71.9640.00%
Robbery61.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft41.68-42.86%
Other crime21.12-33.33%
Drugs10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8269.2930.16%
Shoplifting4922.9136.11%
Anti-social behaviour2413.6933.33%
Other theft216.71-32.26%
Public order175.87-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson124.759.09%
Theft from the person103.35-41.18%
Robbery82.79300.00%
Bicycle theft72.2440.00%
Burglary51.96150.00%
Vehicle crime51.40150.00%
Drugs31.40-25.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6359.5110.53%
Shoplifting3617.60-44.62%
Other theft3110.0614.81%
Public order188.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour185.03-14.29%
Theft from the person175.0313.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.7557.14%
Bicycle theft53.07150.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.56-60.00%
Robbery20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6565.3812.07%
Violence and sexual offences5718.167.55%
Other theft2715.930.00%
Public order277.5492.86%
Anti-social behaviour217.5423.53%
Theft from the person155.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.19-50.00%
Burglary51.9625.00%
Robbery41.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.84-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5859.5116.00%
Violence and sexual offences5316.2126.19%
Other theft2714.81125.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.5454.55%
Criminal damage and arson144.7527.27%
Public order143.9116.67%
Theft from the person93.91-30.77%
Bicycle theft52.5166.67%
Vehicle crime51.40150.00%
Robbery51.4025.00%
Burglary41.4033.33%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5047.2228.21%
Violence and sexual offences4213.9710.53%
Theft from the person1311.74116.67%
Other theft123.63-29.41%
Public order123.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.07120.00%
Robbery43.0733.33%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3938.56-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences3810.90-37.70%
Other theft1710.62-22.73%
Public order124.75-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour113.3522.22%
Theft from the person63.07-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-44.44%
Robbery31.4050.00%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6153.6515.09%
Shoplifting4417.0429.41%
Other theft2212.294.76%
Public order176.15-15.00%
Theft from the person134.7530.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.6312.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.51125.00%
Burglary82.51166.67%
Vehicle crime22.24-71.43%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-60.00%
Drugs10.56-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5348.626.00%
Shoplifting3414.8125.93%
Other theft219.50-19.23%
Public order205.87-4.76%
Theft from the person105.59-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.79-46.67%
Vehicle crime72.24600.00%
Bicycle theft51.9666.67%
Drugs41.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1233.33%
Burglary31.12-25.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5048.62-16.67%
Shoplifting2713.97-53.45%
Other theft267.54-3.70%
Public order217.26-16.00%
Theft from the person175.8770.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.7515.38%
Burglary44.19300.00%
Bicycle theft31.12-57.14%
Robbery30.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-57.14%
Drugs20.84-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6064.54-7.69%
Shoplifting5816.7638.10%
Other theft2716.2192.86%
Public order257.54127.27%
Anti-social behaviour136.9918.18%
Theft from the person103.63-28.57%
Robbery92.79125.00%
Vehicle crime82.51300.00%
Bicycle theft72.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.96-12.50%
Drugs41.96-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6551.970.00%
Shoplifting4218.160.00%
Other theft1411.740.00%
Theft from the person143.910.00%
Public order113.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.070.00%
Drugs52.240.00%
Robbery41.400.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202424
June 202418
May 202421
April 202417
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202315
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 734 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202461
July 202482
June 202463
May 202457
April 202453
March 202442
February 202438
January 202461
December 202353
November 202350
October 202360
September 202365

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202421
June 202431
May 202427
April 202427
March 202412
February 202417
January 202422
December 202321
November 202326
October 202327
September 202314

A total of 593 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202444
July 202449
June 202436
May 202465
April 202458
March 202450
February 202439
January 202444
December 202334
November 202327
October 202358
September 202342

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202417
June 202418
May 202427
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 202417
December 202320
November 202321
October 202325
September 202311

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 202414
March 202411
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 202417
May 202415
April 20249
March 202413
February 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 202317
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 3AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total67
    Shoplifting39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Friar Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 11. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Reading
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1