WATLINGTON STREET, RG1 4RF, Reading has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4RF 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 4RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4RF, encompassing approximately 5943 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 12.28 | -36.84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.04 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.67 | -69.23% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.67 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.67 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.67 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 15.48 | 18.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.39 | -43.48% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.19 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.68 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.35 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.18 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.50 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 17.16 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 5.38 | 91.67% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.87 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.69 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.35 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.01 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.84 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.50 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 15.48 | -5.26% |
| Public order | 15 | 6.06 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 2.52 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.68 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.84 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 14.64 | 22.58% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.39 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.02 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.68 | -22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.18 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.01 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.67 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.34 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.17 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 14.97 | 34.78% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.22 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.85 | -35.71% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.35 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.18 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.67 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | -71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 13.63 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.87 | 366.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.36 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.35 | 166.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.35 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.18 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.01 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 9.76 | -23.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.87 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.68 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.35 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.84 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.50 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 11.95 | -11.76% |
| Burglary | 10 | 5.05 | 233.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.68 | -36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.18 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.01 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.84 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 13.96 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.72 | -8.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.85 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.51 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.18 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.67 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.67 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.17 | -83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 14.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 5.72 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.02 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.35 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.01 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.01 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.84 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.67 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 15.14 | 21.43% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.72 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.51 | 350.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.51 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.35 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.18 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.01 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 11.44 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 4RF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |