SIDMOUTH STREET, RG1 4QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 4QX

SIDMOUTH STREET, RG1 4QX, Reading has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.12 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4QX 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 4QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4QX, encompassing approximately 6415 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 4QX area, explore the RG1 4QX Area information page.
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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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

RG1 4QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7

SIDMOUTH STREET, RG1 4QX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.12-26.19%
Criminal damage and arson124.83140.00%
Other theft111.8722.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.71-44.44%
Bicycle theft61.5650.00%
Burglary50.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.78-58.33%
Public order50.78-28.57%
Drugs50.78400.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime122.8133.33%
Other theft91.8712.50%
Public order71.40-41.67%
Burglary61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-16.67%
Robbery40.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.6233.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.08-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour274.6858.82%
Public order124.21-29.41%
Vehicle crime91.87125.00%
Other theft81.40-33.33%
Burglary61.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9420.00%
Drugs40.9433.33%
Robbery40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.47-40.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.8411.76%
Public order175.92-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour172.6521.43%
Other theft122.65-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson51.87-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.78400.00%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.936.25%
Public order195.30137.50%
Anti-social behaviour142.9675.00%
Other theft132.1830.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.03-33.33%
Shoplifting61.25200.00%
Burglary50.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.620.00%
Theft from the person30.62200.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.99-7.69%
Other theft101.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.56-38.46%
Public order81.250.00%
Burglary71.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.0950.00%
Robbery30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft30.47-57.14%
Shoplifting20.47-87.50%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.28-16.67%
Shoplifting163.1260.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.03160.00%
Public order82.030.00%
Bicycle theft71.25250.00%
Other theft61.09-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.9433.33%
Drugs40.6233.33%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.72-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.74-23.53%
Other theft112.0310.00%
Shoplifting101.71150.00%
Public order81.56-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Burglary40.78-71.43%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Theft from the person30.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.4750.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.81-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour173.90112.50%
Burglary142.65250.00%
Other theft102.18-9.09%
Public order91.560.00%
Theft from the person41.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.62-55.56%
Shoplifting40.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.50-21.21%
Vehicle crime124.05500.00%
Other theft111.87-8.33%
Public order91.7112.50%
Bicycle theft91.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.40-11.11%
Theft from the person41.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-20.00%
Burglary40.62-20.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Drugs20.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 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 offences3314.193.12%
Other theft125.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.87-25.00%
Public order81.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft61.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-64.29%
Burglary50.78150.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Theft from the person30.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-80.00%
Robbery20.31-33.33%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.550.00%
Public order164.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.180.00%
Vehicle crime101.870.00%
Bicycle theft91.560.00%
Other theft91.400.00%
Theft from the person51.400.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202427
June 202417
May 202414
April 20248
March 202413
February 202413
January 202417
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202442
July 202430
June 202438
May 202434
April 202432
March 202420
February 202424
January 202425
December 202326
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
February 20244
January 202414
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 202413
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 202312
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 20246
February 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 202417
May 202419
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 202416
February 202410
January 20244
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. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 4QX 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    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. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Abbot'S Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Patriot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1