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

Overview of Crime in RG1 4QY

SIDMOUTH STREET, RG1 4QY, Reading has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.35 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4QY 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 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4QY, encompassing approximately 5404 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)

RG1 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

SIDMOUTH STREET, RG1 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.35-4.88%
Shoplifting177.22183.33%
Other theft153.1515.38%
Criminal damage and arson142.78100.00%
Public order112.5983.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.04-52.38%
Bicycle theft71.8540.00%
Burglary51.30-44.44%
Drugs50.93150.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-63.64%
Theft from the person40.740.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Robbery30.56-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.79-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour217.59-22.22%
Other theft133.89-27.78%
Vehicle crime112.4137.50%
Burglary92.0428.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.67-30.00%
Public order61.30-60.00%
Shoplifting61.11-66.67%
Robbery51.11-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.93-16.67%
Theft from the person40.93-50.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Drugs20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.19-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour277.7742.11%
Shoplifting185.00125.00%
Other theft183.33-14.29%
Public order153.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.7811.11%
Theft from the person81.850.00%
Vehicle crime81.48100.00%
Burglary71.48133.33%
Robbery61.30500.00%
Bicycle theft61.11-14.29%
Drugs51.1125.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.380.00%
Other theft218.1431.25%
Anti-social behaviour193.8911.76%
Public order183.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.3328.57%
Theft from the person81.6714.29%
Shoplifting81.48-72.41%
Bicycle theft71.48600.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Robbery10.56-80.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4429.2322.22%
Shoplifting298.1411.54%
Public order185.3780.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.3330.77%
Other theft163.156.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.96-36.36%
Theft from the person71.3040.00%
Burglary51.30-37.50%
Robbery50.9325.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.2712.50%
Shoplifting266.66-31.58%
Other theft154.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.788.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.41-15.38%
Public order102.040.00%
Burglary81.85300.00%
Vehicle crime61.4820.00%
Theft from the person51.11-28.57%
Robbery40.93100.00%
Bicycle theft30.74-40.00%
Drugs30.56-25.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3826.4652.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson135.92116.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.419.09%
Other theft102.22-33.33%
Public order101.8542.86%
Theft from the person71.8540.00%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Bicycle theft50.9366.67%
Drugs40.9333.33%
Burglary20.74-60.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.1738.89%
Violence and sexual offences244.63-27.27%
Other theft154.4415.38%
Anti-social behaviour112.78-26.67%
Public order72.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.3050.00%
Burglary51.11-61.54%
Theft from the person50.93-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.2022.22%
Shoplifting186.115.88%
Anti-social behaviour153.3350.00%
Burglary132.78160.00%
Other theft132.41-13.33%
Theft from the person92.4150.00%
Public order81.67-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.74-66.67%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-88.89%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.28-22.86%
Shoplifting175.0041.67%
Other theft153.15-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour102.780.00%
Public order91.850.00%
Vehicle crime91.67800.00%
Bicycle theft91.6728.57%
Theft from the person61.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-16.67%
Burglary50.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.91-10.26%
Other theft196.48-9.52%
Shoplifting123.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.22-16.67%
Public order91.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft71.67-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-53.85%
Theft from the person61.110.00%
Burglary51.11150.00%
Robbery20.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-88.89%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.310.00%
Other theft217.220.00%
Public order183.890.00%
Shoplifting153.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.410.00%
Vehicle crime92.220.00%
Bicycle theft91.670.00%
Theft from the person61.670.00%
Robbery41.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202427
June 202419
May 202417
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411
January 202415
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202441
July 202442
June 202444
May 202444
April 202436
March 202432
February 202424
January 202433
December 202327
November 202335
October 202339

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202413
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202418
June 202421
May 202416
April 202415
March 202410
February 202415
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202415
June 202418
May 202418
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 202418
June 20248
May 202429
April 202426
March 202438
February 202425
January 202418
December 202317
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kenavon Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 11. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1