LONDON STREET, RG1 4PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 4PH

LONDON STREET, RG1 4PH, Reading has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4PH 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 4PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4PH, encompassing approximately 7634 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

RG1 4PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

LONDON STREET, RG1 4PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.4120.00%
Other theft144.7240.00%
Shoplifting111.83120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.44-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.31150.00%
Public order61.31100.00%
Bicycle theft60.7950.00%
Other crime40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-75.00%
Burglary30.52-25.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.26-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.93-12.50%
Vehicle crime162.7545.45%
Other theft102.1025.00%
Shoplifting51.31-54.55%
Burglary40.65-20.00%
Robbery40.52-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-42.86%
Public order30.52-78.57%
Theft from the person30.39-25.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs20.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2416.6441.18%
Violence and sexual offences243.14-27.27%
Public order143.140.00%
Vehicle crime111.83120.00%
Shoplifting111.44120.00%
Other theft81.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.0516.67%
Drugs60.92100.00%
Burglary50.79150.00%
Robbery50.65400.00%
Theft from the person40.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.2817.86%
Anti-social behaviour174.3221.43%
Other theft142.237.69%
Public order141.83-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson61.83-14.29%
Theft from the person60.7920.00%
Vehicle crime50.7925.00%
Shoplifting50.65-66.67%
Drugs30.650.00%
Burglary20.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.72-22.22%
Public order173.67142.86%
Shoplifting152.237.14%
Anti-social behaviour141.9640.00%
Other theft131.838.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.70-12.50%
Burglary60.9250.00%
Theft from the person50.7925.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-25.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.2856.52%
Shoplifting144.72-53.33%
Other theft121.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.31-46.67%
Vehicle crime71.0575.00%
Public order70.9240.00%
Theft from the person40.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.52-33.33%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3015.5966.67%
Violence and sexual offences233.9353.33%
Criminal damage and arson153.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.96-17.65%
Other theft91.83-30.77%
Theft from the person61.1850.00%
Bicycle theft60.79100.00%
Public order50.79-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.3180.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.36-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences152.23-28.57%
Other theft131.960.00%
Public order81.700.00%
Burglary51.05-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson50.65150.00%
Theft from the person40.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-25.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.97-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour192.75111.11%
Other theft132.498.33%
Burglary111.7083.33%
Shoplifting101.44-23.08%
Theft from the person81.3160.00%
Public order81.0514.29%
Bicycle theft41.05-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-93.75%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.72-6.06%
Vehicle crime164.06433.33%
Shoplifting132.1044.44%
Other theft121.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.570.00%
Bicycle theft91.1850.00%
Public order71.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9250.00%
Burglary60.7950.00%
Theft from the person50.79-16.67%
Robbery30.6550.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.1013.79%
Other theft154.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.96-18.18%
Shoplifting91.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.18-53.85%
Public order60.79-50.00%
Theft from the person60.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-63.64%
Burglary40.5233.33%
Vehicle crime30.52-66.67%
Robbery20.39-60.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.29-9.38%
Other theft183.80125.00%
Shoplifting152.3625.00%
Bicycle theft131.9685.71%
Public order121.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.57-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.44120.00%
Vehicle crime91.44125.00%
Robbery51.1866.67%
Theft from the person40.65-50.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.190.00%
Shoplifting121.830.00%
Other theft81.570.00%
Theft from the person81.050.00%
Bicycle theft71.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
July 202424
June 202433
May 202428
April 202436
March 202423
February 202415
January 202421
December 202331
November 202333
October 202329
September 202332

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202414
June 202414
May 202417
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 202411
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
January 20241
December 202316
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202424
June 202417
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 202417
January 202419
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 202415
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 202312
November 202315
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 202415
April 202414
March 202430
February 202418
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alpine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    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. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Kendrick Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1