RG1 3QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 3QB

RG1 3QB, Reading has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This RG1 3QB 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 3QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 3QB, encompassing approximately 4259 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 3QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Granby Gardens with total crimes: 4

RG1 3QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3937.50%
Vehicle crime35.1650.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6923.08%
Criminal damage and arson63.7620.00%
Possession of weapons41.410.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-66.67%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8630.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.05-14.29%
Other theft61.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.4166.67%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Public order30.94-40.00%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.09-33.33%
Other theft92.3528.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.1116.67%
Public order51.64400.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.63-11.76%
Other theft73.52600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2221.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.990.00%
Public order40.9433.33%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.98-33.33%
Other theft43.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94100.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.93100.00%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.28-17.65%
Burglary33.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-66.67%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.99200.00%
Other theft51.41-28.57%
Public order51.17400.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.86-15.00%
Other theft73.9975.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-33.33%
Drugs30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.6911.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.700.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.230.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202413
June 202410
May 202415
April 202417
March 202414
February 202421
January 202414
December 202317
November 202317
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. London Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Granby Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Radstock Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Haywood Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cholmeley Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. St Bartholomews Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Filey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1