RG1 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 4HJ

RG1 4HJ, Reading has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4HJ, encompassing approximately 7494 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-26.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

RG1 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Kenavon Drive with total crimes: 9

RG1 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.74-26.19%
Shoplifting194.14-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour142.54-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.8710.00%
Vehicle crime101.47233.33%
Other theft71.33-30.00%
Public order50.93-37.50%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.48-8.70%
Shoplifting215.60-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour152.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0042.86%
Other theft101.33-33.33%
Public order81.33166.67%
Vehicle crime31.07-66.67%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.2184.00%
Shoplifting236.14-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour153.0725.00%
Other theft152.00114.29%
Vehicle crime92.00350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2016.67%
Bicycle theft40.93-42.86%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Public order30.40-76.92%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.2868.75%
Violence and sexual offences253.60-48.98%
Public order133.3462.50%
Anti-social behaviour121.73300.00%
Bicycle theft71.600.00%
Other theft70.93-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson60.93-14.29%
Burglary40.80300.00%
Drugs30.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-71.43%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4914.8163.33%
Shoplifting166.54-54.29%
Other theft112.13120.00%
Public order81.4714.29%
Vehicle crime71.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9375.00%
Drugs40.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-66.67%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.2812.90%
Violence and sexual offences304.677.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.00-30.77%
Public order71.20-30.00%
Other theft50.93-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-60.00%
Other crime40.53100.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3116.68-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences284.143.70%
Anti-social behaviour133.7462.50%
Public order101.73233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.33150.00%
Other theft91.3350.00%
Bicycle theft81.20700.00%
Vehicle crime61.0720.00%
Burglary40.80300.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3312.1473.68%
Violence and sexual offences274.40-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour83.60-46.67%
Other theft61.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Public order30.53-70.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Burglary10.13-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.413.03%
Shoplifting194.5458.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.5487.50%
Public order102.0066.67%
Other theft81.33-33.33%
Burglary81.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-60.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences3313.21-2.94%
Other theft124.400.00%
Shoplifting121.6071.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.6083.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.4733.33%
Public order61.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.8066.67%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.74-5.56%
Other theft124.54200.00%
Public order81.60-20.00%
Shoplifting71.07-80.56%
Anti-social behaviour60.93-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Drugs40.80100.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-40.00%
Burglary20.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3617.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.800.00%
Public order102.540.00%
Burglary61.330.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202415
June 202412
May 20243
April 20249
March 202413
February 20248
January 202415
December 20238
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 202410
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 279 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202423
June 202427
May 202416
April 202435
March 202431
February 202433
January 202419
December 202312
November 20237
October 202336

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202442
July 202446
June 202425
May 202449
April 202430
March 202428
February 202427
January 202434
December 202333
November 202334
October 202336

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202415
June 20247
May 202411
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kenavon Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sun Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Kingsgate Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Amity Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Oscar Wilde Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norwood Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alexander Turner Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Denmark Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Avon Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Woodstock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lock Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Kennet Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Anglers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Orts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Betam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Patriot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. King'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1