WATLINGTON STREET, RG1 4RS, Reading has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4RS, encompassing approximately 6166 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 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 13.46 | -34.15% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.95 | 175.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.78 | -56.25% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.14 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.97 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.65 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.16 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 16.70 | 46.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 6.65 | -36.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.59 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.95 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.30 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.65 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 16.22 | -6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.54 | 47.06% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.05 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.43 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.30 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.97 | -72.22% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.81 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.32 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.32 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 15.73 | -21.05% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.86 | 28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.92 | 88.89% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.76 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.62 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.81 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.49 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 15.89 | 35.71% |
| Public order | 14 | 6.16 | 55.56% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.27 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.95 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.46 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.65 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.32 | -71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.16 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.16 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 13.95 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.54 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.62 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.46 | -46.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.30 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.14 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.49 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.32 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.32 | -94.12% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 16.87 | 4.35% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.89 | 183.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.76 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.43 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.46 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.46 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.14 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.16 | 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 | 11.35 | -28.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.73 | 11.11% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.62 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.14 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.97 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.81 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.81 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.65 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.32 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 13.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 5.19 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.95 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.46 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.30 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.97 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.65 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.65 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.32 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.32 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 13.78 | -8.57% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.19 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.62 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.46 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.14 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.14 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.65 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.16 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.16 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.16 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 14.59 | 2.94% |
| Other theft | 12 | 5.68 | 71.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.95 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.46 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.97 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.97 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.81 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.65 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.49 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.49 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.32 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | 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 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 15.08 | 6.25% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.51 | 266.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.78 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.30 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.14 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.14 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.16 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 11.68 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.19 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 |
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 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 4RS 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 | 6 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 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 | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |