LOCK PLACE, RG1 3HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 3HG

LOCK PLACE, RG1 3HG, Reading has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.49 per 1,000 population. This RG1 3HG 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 3HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 3HG, encompassing approximately 6521 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 3HG area, explore the RG1 3HG 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 (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

RG1 3HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Kenavon Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Kennet Street with total crimes: 6

LOCK PLACE, RG1 3HG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.494.00%
Shoplifting193.99-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.91-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.9942.86%
Vehicle crime71.5375.00%
Public order51.0725.00%
Drugs30.77200.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft20.31-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.65-34.21%
Shoplifting203.83-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour143.070.00%
Other theft92.15-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.3840.00%
Public order41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime40.61-33.33%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.5690.00%
Shoplifting235.83-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour143.537.69%
Other theft112.15120.00%
Vehicle crime61.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-50.00%
Public order30.46-66.67%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2814.5747.37%
Violence and sexual offences204.29-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour133.07225.00%
Public order91.9980.00%
Bicycle theft61.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Drugs30.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.9563.64%
Shoplifting195.52-52.50%
Public order52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7725.00%
Vehicle crime50.77400.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-42.86%
Burglary40.6133.33%
Drugs40.6133.33%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Robbery20.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4014.7237.93%
Violence and sexual offences226.134.76%
Anti-social behaviour73.37-41.67%
Other theft51.070.00%
Public order50.77-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-42.86%
Other crime40.61100.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2915.18-9.38%
Violence and sexual offences214.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.2271.43%
Public order91.84350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.38133.33%
Other theft51.07-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.77300.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-25.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3210.7314.29%
Violence and sexual offences144.91-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour72.15-53.33%
Other theft61.0720.00%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-50.00%
Public order20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.8020.83%
Shoplifting284.45115.38%
Anti-social behaviour154.29114.29%
Public order72.30250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07-40.00%
Burglary60.92200.00%
Other theft50.92-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.19-11.11%
Shoplifting133.6818.18%
Criminal damage and arson101.9942.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.5340.00%
Other theft71.07-22.22%
Bicycle theft31.07200.00%
Public order20.46-66.67%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.96-6.90%
Shoplifting114.14-67.65%
Other theft91.69350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3840.00%
Public order61.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-64.29%
Drugs50.77150.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3417.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.450.00%
Public order62.150.00%
Vehicle crime60.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202413
May 20244
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 202415
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202423
June 202428
May 202419
April 202440
March 202429
February 202432
January 202428
December 202313
November 202311
October 202334

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 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 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202438
June 202420
May 202436
April 202422
March 202421
February 202414
January 202429
December 202324
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Betam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Patriot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. King'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1