RG1 4AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 4AZ

RG1 4AZ, Reading has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.26 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4AZ 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 4AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4AZ, encompassing approximately 6077 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 4AZ area, explore the RG1 4AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

RG1 4AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7

RG1 4AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.26-2.94%
Other theft125.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.97175.00%
Shoplifting111.81120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.81-47.37%
Public order81.6560.00%
Burglary51.320.00%
Bicycle theft50.8225.00%
Drugs50.82150.00%
Vehicle crime40.82-66.67%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Robbery20.33-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.936.25%
Anti-social behaviour195.59-26.92%
Vehicle crime123.1350.00%
Other theft91.970.00%
Burglary51.480.00%
Robbery50.8225.00%
Public order50.82-61.54%
Shoplifting50.82-64.29%
Bicycle theft40.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-42.86%
Theft from the person30.66-25.00%
Drugs20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.21-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour265.2752.94%
Shoplifting144.28180.00%
Public order132.30-27.78%
Other theft92.14-43.75%
Vehicle crime81.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.32-22.22%
Burglary51.15150.00%
Bicycle theft50.820.00%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Robbery40.66300.00%
Theft from the person40.66-33.33%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.7318.18%
Public order186.425.88%
Anti-social behaviour172.966.25%
Other theft162.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.6350.00%
Theft from the person61.480.00%
Bicycle theft50.99400.00%
Shoplifting50.82-77.27%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Burglary20.49-60.00%
Robbery10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.720.00%
Shoplifting225.4329.41%
Public order173.6288.89%
Anti-social behaviour162.8033.33%
Other theft122.639.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.97-50.00%
Theft from the person60.99200.00%
Burglary50.99-28.57%
Robbery50.8225.00%
Vehicle crime40.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.4243.48%
Shoplifting175.43-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.80-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour121.970.00%
Other theft111.9722.22%
Public order91.810.00%
Burglary71.48600.00%
Vehicle crime61.1550.00%
Robbery40.99100.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-50.00%
Theft from the person20.49-71.43%
Drugs20.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2819.9127.27%
Violence and sexual offences234.6121.05%
Criminal damage and arson133.78160.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.149.09%
Other theft91.97-30.77%
Public order91.4828.57%
Theft from the person71.48133.33%
Bicycle theft61.15200.00%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Drugs40.6633.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.4783.33%
Violence and sexual offences193.62-29.63%
Other theft133.1318.18%
Anti-social behaviour112.14-15.38%
Public order71.81-12.50%
Burglary51.15-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.8225.00%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Theft from the person30.49-40.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour134.4462.50%
Burglary122.14200.00%
Shoplifting121.9771.43%
Other theft111.970.00%
Public order81.810.00%
Theft from the person51.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-62.50%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-88.89%
Robbery10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.81-25.00%
Other theft113.95-26.67%
Vehicle crime91.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.48-20.00%
Public order81.3233.33%
Bicycle theft81.3214.29%
Shoplifting71.32-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Theft from the person40.82-33.33%
Burglary40.66-20.00%
Robbery10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.95-3.03%
Other theft155.27-11.76%
Shoplifting112.4757.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.81-9.09%
Bicycle theft71.65-12.50%
Public order61.15-60.00%
Theft from the person60.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-61.54%
Burglary50.82150.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-77.78%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Drugs20.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.060.00%
Other theft175.430.00%
Public order152.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.140.00%
Vehicle crime91.810.00%
Bicycle theft81.480.00%
Shoplifting71.320.00%
Theft from the person51.150.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202426
June 202417
May 202416
April 202412
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202434
July 202432
June 202439
May 202433
April 202433
March 202423
February 202419
January 202427
December 202324
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 202412
March 202413
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20249
June 202416
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202413
June 202418
May 202417
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202414
June 20245
May 202422
April 202417
March 202428
February 202422
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 4AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Abbot'S Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1