KENAVON DRIVE, RG1 3GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 3GG

KENAVON DRIVE, RG1 3GG, Reading has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This RG1 3GG 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 3GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 3GG, encompassing approximately 5550 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

RG1 3GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenavon Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Kennet Street with total crimes: 6

KENAVON DRIVE, RG1 3GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.078.70%
Anti-social behaviour124.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1642.86%
Vehicle crime61.80100.00%
Public order41.0833.33%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Other theft20.54-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.17-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour124.14-14.29%
Other theft92.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6240.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.497.69%
Other theft92.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Public order30.72-62.50%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-66.67%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.71-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour133.24333.33%
Public order82.34100.00%
Bicycle theft61.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Other theft50.900.00%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.8952.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.77150.00%
Vehicle crime50.90400.00%
Other theft50.9066.67%
Burglary40.9033.33%
Public order40.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-57.14%
Shoplifting30.54-40.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9116.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.78-41.67%
Public order51.26-28.57%
Shoplifting50.90150.00%
Other crime40.90100.00%
Other theft30.72-40.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-71.43%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8928.57%
Anti-social behaviour123.2471.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.16250.00%
Public order71.260.00%
Other theft51.26-16.67%
Burglary30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.54200.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.49-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour72.52-53.33%
Other theft61.2650.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Shoplifting10.36-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.5922.73%
Anti-social behaviour154.86150.00%
Shoplifting122.70500.00%
Public order72.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-44.44%
Burglary50.90150.00%
Other theft40.90-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.27-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6220.00%
Other theft61.08-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.08200.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.36-50.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.990.00%
Other theft74.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.080.00%
Drugs40.900.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202413
May 20243
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 202415
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 202436
June 202418
May 202432
April 202421
March 202418
February 202414
January 202427
December 202322
November 202325

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 202412
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kenavon Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sun Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 6. Kingsgate Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Amity Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Oscar Wilde Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norwood Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alexander Turner Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Avon Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Woodstock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Luscinia View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lock Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kennet Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Anglers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Orts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Betam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Patriot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. King'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1