KINGS ROAD, RG1 3FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 3FR

KINGS ROAD, RG1 3FR, Reading has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This RG1 3FR 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 3FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 3FR, encompassing approximately 5235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

RG1 3FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Kenavon Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Kennet Street with total crimes: 6

KINGS ROAD, RG1 3FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.66-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson114.97120.00%
Other theft102.10-9.09%
Public order71.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.34-62.50%
Bicycle theft51.1525.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Burglary40.76-33.33%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-57.14%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.53-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour166.69-30.43%
Other theft113.06-26.67%
Vehicle crime72.100.00%
Burglary61.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Public order40.76-60.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Robbery30.57-25.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.692.86%
Anti-social behaviour236.8891.67%
Other theft154.3936.36%
Criminal damage and arson112.8783.33%
Public order102.10-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.91600.00%
Burglary41.3433.33%
Bicycle theft40.76-33.33%
Robbery40.760.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Drugs30.57-25.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.3412.90%
Public order136.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.4850.00%
Other theft112.2937.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.1050.00%
Bicycle theft61.15500.00%
Drugs41.150.00%
Theft from the person30.7650.00%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.28-6.06%
Public order135.9244.44%
Other theft82.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-55.56%
Shoplifting40.7633.33%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Burglary20.38-66.67%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.1957.14%
Criminal damage and arson96.30-30.77%
Public order91.72-18.18%
Other theft81.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.53-30.00%
Burglary61.34500.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Drugs30.57-25.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.2410.53%
Criminal damage and arson134.01333.33%
Public order112.48175.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.1011.11%
Other theft81.9114.29%
Bicycle theft51.53150.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.7633.33%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.51-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.6380.00%
Other theft71.72-12.50%
Shoplifting51.340.00%
Public order40.96-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Burglary20.38-75.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.998.70%
Burglary84.78100.00%
Other theft81.53-11.11%
Public order71.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.340.00%
Shoplifting50.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.42-28.12%
Other theft94.39-18.18%
Bicycle theft71.7275.00%
Public order61.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-37.50%
Burglary40.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.76300.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.903.23%
Other theft116.1110.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.1014.29%
Public order51.53-54.55%
Burglary50.96400.00%
Bicycle theft40.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.240.00%
Public order115.920.00%
Other theft102.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.910.00%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Bicycle theft61.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202435
July 202436
June 202435
May 202431
April 202433
March 202421
February 202419
January 202425
December 202323
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 202413
May 202413
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202423
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 202413
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 3FR 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. Kenavon Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Oscar Wilde Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Abbot'S Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Forbury Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Anglers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Betam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Patriot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. King'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1