RG1 4BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 4BS

RG1 4BS, Reading has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4BS 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 4BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4BS, encompassing approximately 6059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

RG1 4BS 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
  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7

RG1 4BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.83-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson135.28160.00%
Other theft122.159.09%
Anti-social behaviour101.98-44.44%
Public order71.6540.00%
Bicycle theft61.1650.00%
Burglary50.99-16.67%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Drugs50.83400.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-66.67%
Other crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.339.68%
Anti-social behaviour185.61-30.77%
Vehicle crime122.9750.00%
Other theft111.98-26.67%
Burglary61.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-28.57%
Public order50.83-58.33%
Robbery40.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.6633.33%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.46-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour265.1244.44%
Other theft154.2915.38%
Public order122.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3240.00%
Burglary61.16100.00%
Drugs50.9966.67%
Robbery40.83300.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.50-50.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.488.33%
Anti-social behaviour186.4420.00%
Public order162.97-11.11%
Other theft132.640.00%
Bicycle theft62.15500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Burglary30.66-40.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.985.88%
Public order185.94125.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.9787.50%
Other theft132.4885.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.15-36.36%
Shoplifting61.16200.00%
Burglary50.99-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.660.00%
Theft from the person30.66200.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.5161.90%
Criminal damage and arson115.61-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour81.82-33.33%
Public order81.32-20.00%
Other theft71.320.00%
Burglary71.16600.00%
Vehicle crime61.1620.00%
Drugs30.99-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.50-57.14%
Shoplifting20.50-88.24%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.16-4.55%
Shoplifting173.4754.55%
Criminal damage and arson132.81116.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.150.00%
Public order101.9866.67%
Other theft71.65-41.67%
Bicycle theft71.16250.00%
Vehicle crime51.1666.67%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Theft from the person30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.03-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour123.63-20.00%
Other theft121.9820.00%
Shoplifting111.98120.00%
Public order61.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.9950.00%
Burglary40.99-71.43%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person20.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.8412.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.6266.67%
Burglary142.48250.00%
Other theft102.31-9.09%
Public order91.6528.57%
Shoplifting51.49150.00%
Theft from the person40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-62.50%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.03-24.24%
Other theft114.13-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour91.820.00%
Vehicle crime81.49300.00%
Bicycle theft81.3233.33%
Public order71.3216.67%
Theft from the person41.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-33.33%
Burglary40.66-20.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.18-8.33%
Other theft145.4527.27%
Anti-social behaviour92.31-10.00%
Bicycle theft61.49-40.00%
Public order60.99-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-53.85%
Burglary50.99150.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Theft from the person30.50-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-77.78%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.970.00%
Public order155.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.480.00%
Other theft112.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.820.00%
Bicycle theft101.650.00%
Vehicle crime91.650.00%
Theft from the person51.490.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202426
June 202418
May 202415
April 20248
March 202412
February 202412
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
July 202431
June 202439
May 202436
April 202434
March 202421
February 202422
January 202428
December 202325
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 202414
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 202413
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 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 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202413
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 202412
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 202418
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 202417
February 202411
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

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 20241
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4BS 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. 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. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Abbot'S Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1