RG1 4SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 4SY

RG1 4SY, Reading has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.13 per 1,000 population. This RG1 4SY 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 4SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 4SY, encompassing approximately 4740 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

RG1 4SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 67
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Gun Street with total crimes: 10

RG1 4SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5841.13-9.38%
Shoplifting4512.237.14%
Public order199.4990.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.01-30.00%
Other theft132.95-35.00%
Theft from the person112.7483.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.32-16.67%
Bicycle theft82.11100.00%
Burglary51.69-44.44%
Robbery41.05-42.86%
Drugs30.8450.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6444.51-22.89%
Shoplifting4213.50-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour208.86-28.57%
Other theft204.2211.11%
Vehicle crime124.2271.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.530.00%
Public order102.53-58.33%
Burglary92.1128.57%
Robbery71.900.00%
Theft from the person61.48-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.27-33.33%
Drugs20.84-66.67%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.42-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8356.5327.69%
Shoplifting5117.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2810.7621.74%
Public order245.91-7.69%
Other theft185.06-51.35%
Criminal damage and arson123.80-7.69%
Theft from the person102.53-41.18%
Burglary72.11133.33%
Vehicle crime71.4875.00%
Robbery71.48250.00%
Drugs61.4820.00%
Possession of weapons61.27200.00%
Bicycle theft61.2750.00%
Other crime31.2750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6549.9916.07%
Other theft3713.7160.87%
Shoplifting347.81-52.11%
Public order267.17-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour235.48-8.00%
Theft from the person174.8521.43%
Criminal damage and arson133.59116.67%
Drugs52.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Bicycle theft40.84-20.00%
Burglary30.84-50.00%
Robbery20.63-60.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7151.8916.39%
Violence and sexual offences5614.985.66%
Public order2711.8168.75%
Anti-social behaviour255.7047.06%
Other theft235.27-4.17%
Theft from the person144.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.95-60.00%
Burglary61.2720.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Bicycle theft51.050.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.84300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6145.785.17%
Violence and sexual offences5312.8715.22%
Other theft2411.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.0630.77%
Public order163.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson153.3850.00%
Theft from the person83.16-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.69150.00%
Bicycle theft51.05150.00%
Robbery51.0525.00%
Burglary51.05-16.67%
Other crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5839.2434.88%
Violence and sexual offences4612.234.55%
Public order149.70-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.9530.00%
Theft from the person132.74116.67%
Other theft122.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.5366.67%
Burglary62.11100.00%
Drugs41.27-20.00%
Robbery40.8433.33%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4433.75-25.42%
Shoplifting439.2830.30%
Public order169.07-5.88%
Other theft153.38-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour103.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-14.29%
Theft from the person61.27-57.14%
Drugs51.27400.00%
Bicycle theft41.0533.33%
Robbery30.8450.00%
Burglary30.63-66.67%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5938.189.26%
Shoplifting3312.4522.22%
Other theft176.96-19.05%
Public order173.59-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour153.5950.00%
Theft from the person143.1616.67%
Burglary92.9580.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-12.50%
Bicycle theft31.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-71.43%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5438.180.00%
Shoplifting2711.39-3.57%
Public order225.70-4.35%
Other theft214.64-8.70%
Theft from the person124.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.53-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.1160.00%
Vehicle crime71.69133.33%
Drugs51.4866.67%
Burglary51.0525.00%
Bicycle theft51.0525.00%
Robbery41.0533.33%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5437.34-12.90%
Shoplifting2811.39-47.17%
Public order235.91-20.69%
Other theft234.85-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour164.8533.33%
Theft from the person103.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-61.54%
Bicycle theft41.05-60.00%
Burglary40.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.84-66.67%
Drugs30.630.00%
Robbery30.63-57.14%
Other crime10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6251.680.00%
Shoplifting5313.080.00%
Other theft3111.180.00%
Public order296.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.740.00%
Bicycle theft102.530.00%
Vehicle crime92.110.00%
Theft from the person81.900.00%
Robbery71.690.00%
Burglary61.480.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202428
June 202423
May 202425
April 202417
March 202413
February 202410
January 202415
December 202310
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 698 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202464
July 202483
June 202465
May 202456
April 202453
March 202446
February 202444
January 202459
December 202354
November 202354
October 202362

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 20246
April 202415
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202418
June 202437
May 202423
April 202424
March 202412
February 202415
January 202417
December 202321
November 202323
October 202331

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202424
June 202426
May 202427
April 202416
March 202414
February 202416
January 202417
December 202322
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 546 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202442
July 202451
June 202434
May 202471
April 202461
March 202458
February 202443
January 202433
December 202327
November 202328
October 202353

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202410
June 202417
May 202414
April 20248
March 202413
February 20246
January 202414
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total67
    Shoplifting39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Abbey Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Blakes Cottages
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1