LIVERY CLOSE, RG1 4RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 4RL

LIVERY CLOSE, RG1 4RL, Reading has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.14 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4RL, encompassing approximately 6255 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

RG1 4RL 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

LIVERY CLOSE, RG1 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.1419.35%
Shoplifting165.91166.67%
Other theft142.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.92-31.25%
Public order81.76100.00%
Burglary61.280.00%
Bicycle theft60.9620.00%
Drugs40.96100.00%
Other crime30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-72.73%
Robbery30.48-40.00%
Theft from the person30.48-25.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.26-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour164.96-30.43%
Vehicle crime112.5622.22%
Other theft101.7625.00%
Burglary61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.96-25.00%
Shoplifting60.96-66.67%
Robbery50.96-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.80-16.67%
Public order40.80-71.43%
Theft from the person40.64-33.33%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.98-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour235.4435.29%
Shoplifting183.68125.00%
Public order142.88-17.65%
Vehicle crime92.24125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.44-11.11%
Other theft81.28-55.56%
Burglary61.28200.00%
Drugs60.96200.00%
Robbery60.96500.00%
Theft from the person60.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.96100.00%
Possession of weapons30.96200.00%
Other crime30.48200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.2616.67%
Other theft186.7128.57%
Public order172.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.726.25%
Criminal damage and arson92.7250.00%
Theft from the person81.4414.29%
Shoplifting81.28-72.41%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.6450.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Robbery10.32-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.345.88%
Shoplifting295.7511.54%
Public order174.6488.89%
Anti-social behaviour162.7223.08%
Other theft142.56-26.32%
Theft from the person72.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-50.00%
Burglary50.96-16.67%
Robbery50.8025.00%
Vehicle crime40.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.2225.93%
Shoplifting265.44-29.73%
Other theft194.1690.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.0430.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.089.09%
Public order91.9228.57%
Vehicle crime61.4450.00%
Burglary60.96200.00%
Theft from the person50.96-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.80-20.00%
Robbery40.64100.00%
Drugs10.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3720.4654.17%
Violence and sexual offences275.9128.57%
Criminal damage and arson114.32120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.76-16.67%
Other theft101.60-23.08%
Theft from the person81.6060.00%
Public order71.28-12.50%
Bicycle theft51.12150.00%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.3141.18%
Violence and sexual offences213.84-22.22%
Other theft133.368.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.08-29.41%
Public order81.920.00%
Burglary51.28-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson50.8066.67%
Theft from the person50.80-44.44%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.06-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour174.3288.89%
Shoplifting172.720.00%
Burglary132.72160.00%
Other theft122.08-14.29%
Theft from the person91.9250.00%
Public order81.440.00%
Bicycle theft31.28-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-40.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-92.31%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.86-6.45%
Shoplifting174.6441.67%
Other theft142.72-6.67%
Vehicle crime132.24550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.080.00%
Public order81.44-11.11%
Bicycle theft81.2833.33%
Theft from the person61.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.960.00%
Burglary50.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.63-11.43%
Other theft154.96-31.82%
Shoplifting122.40-25.00%
Public order91.92-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour91.44-25.00%
Theft from the person71.4440.00%
Bicycle theft61.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-61.54%
Burglary50.80400.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-77.78%
Robbery20.32-50.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.700.00%
Other theft225.600.00%
Shoplifting163.520.00%
Public order142.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.080.00%
Vehicle crime91.920.00%
Bicycle theft71.440.00%
Theft from the person51.120.00%
Robbery40.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202423
June 202417
May 202416
April 202413
March 202410
February 202412
January 202417
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202431
July 202434
June 202442
May 202436
April 202434
March 202427
February 202421
January 202427
December 202329
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 202412
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 202313
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 202414
April 202419
March 202410
February 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202414
June 202417
May 202417
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 202418
June 20248
May 202429
April 202426
March 202437
February 202424
January 202417
December 202317
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 4RL 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. 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. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1