RG1 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5AQ

RG1 5AQ, Reading has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.21 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5AQ, encompassing approximately 6549 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 5AQ area, explore the RG1 5AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

RG1 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

RG1 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.21-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour113.82-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson111.68266.67%
Other theft111.6883.33%
Vehicle crime61.68-40.00%
Burglary30.92-25.00%
Public order30.46-50.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.8982.35%
Anti-social behaviour214.7323.53%
Vehicle crime103.2142.86%
Public order61.53100.00%
Other theft60.92-14.29%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Robbery40.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-40.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.0813.33%
Violence and sexual offences172.60-26.09%
Vehicle crime72.60133.33%
Other theft71.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0766.67%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Public order30.46-76.92%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.53-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour153.5187.50%
Public order132.290.00%
Other theft51.98-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-50.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.1355.56%
Public order134.28160.00%
Other theft111.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22-14.29%
Burglary40.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.610.00%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-50.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.69-5.26%
Other theft112.7583.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.68-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-53.33%
Vehicle crime61.0750.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Public order50.9225.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-40.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.31-93.75%
Drugs10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.4418.75%
Shoplifting162.90220.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.290.00%
Other theft61.98100.00%
Bicycle theft50.9266.67%
Vehicle crime40.76300.00%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.44-7.14%
Public order51.9825.00%
Shoplifting50.76400.00%
Burglary40.76-73.33%
Bicycle theft30.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Other theft30.46-57.14%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.7614.29%
Burglary153.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.29180.00%
Other theft72.14-22.22%
Bicycle theft41.07-33.33%
Public order40.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-25.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-81.82%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime113.21450.00%
Other theft91.6812.50%
Public order61.3720.00%
Bicycle theft60.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9225.00%
Burglary50.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-20.00%
Theft from the person30.6150.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.693.70%
Other theft84.2860.00%
Public order51.22-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61-42.86%
Burglary40.610.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.31-50.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.060.00%
Public order124.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.530.00%
Vehicle crime61.070.00%
Bicycle theft50.920.00%
Other theft50.760.00%
Theft from the person40.760.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202417
June 202415
May 20248
April 20248
March 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
July 202417
June 202423
May 202428
April 202418
March 202419
February 202416
January 202424
December 202321
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
February 20244
January 202415
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 202415
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202413
May 202413
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 202416
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Morgan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Kendrick Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Patriot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. King'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kennet Side
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Livery Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Greys Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Crown Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hieatt Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1