LONDON ROAD, RG1 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5BJ

LONDON ROAD, RG1 5BJ, Reading has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.23 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5BJ, encompassing approximately 7707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

RG1 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

LONDON ROAD, RG1 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.2322.22%
Other theft134.2844.44%
Shoplifting111.69120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.43-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.30233.33%
Bicycle theft61.3050.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-75.00%
Public order40.5233.33%
Burglary30.520.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Robbery20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.1042.11%
Anti-social behaviour213.50-4.55%
Vehicle crime162.7260.00%
Other theft92.0828.57%
Shoplifting51.17-50.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.52100.00%
Burglary30.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-50.00%
Public order30.39-75.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%
Theft from the person20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2214.4069.23%
Violence and sexual offences192.85-42.42%
Public order122.47-7.69%
Vehicle crime101.56100.00%
Shoplifting101.30100.00%
Other theft71.30-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Burglary50.78150.00%
Drugs50.6566.67%
Robbery40.65300.00%
Theft from the person40.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.3637.50%
Other theft134.288.33%
Public order131.69-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour131.698.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.690.00%
Theft from the person60.78100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7825.00%
Shoplifting50.65-61.54%
Drugs30.650.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.62-22.58%
Public order163.11166.67%
Shoplifting132.08-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour121.6933.33%
Other theft121.569.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.56-14.29%
Burglary50.7825.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Other crime20.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.5847.62%
Shoplifting144.02-53.33%
Other theft111.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.43-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.91-53.33%
Public order60.9150.00%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Theft from the person30.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.39-40.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3014.6676.47%
Violence and sexual offences213.8975.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.95-23.53%
Other theft91.69-30.77%
Theft from the person61.1750.00%
Bicycle theft50.7866.67%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Public order40.52-33.33%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.16-10.53%
Shoplifting172.2170.00%
Other theft132.218.33%
Violence and sexual offences121.69-40.00%
Public order61.5620.00%
Burglary50.78-50.00%
Theft from the person40.65-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3950.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.94-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour192.59137.50%
Other theft122.470.00%
Burglary101.56150.00%
Shoplifting101.30-16.67%
Theft from the person71.3040.00%
Public order50.91-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-93.75%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.796.90%
Vehicle crime164.02433.33%
Other theft122.08-14.29%
Shoplifting121.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.560.00%
Bicycle theft81.0460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0450.00%
Public order60.7820.00%
Theft from the person50.78-16.67%
Burglary40.650.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.680.00%
Other theft143.760.00%
Shoplifting91.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.170.00%
Theft from the person61.040.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Public order50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
July 202419
June 202433
May 202424
April 202431
March 202421
February 202412
January 202420
December 202331
November 202329

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
January 20241
December 202316
November 20233

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202422
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202413
February 202417
January 202419
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 202415
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20247
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 202413
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202412
June 202413
May 202416
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 202413
April 202414
March 202430
February 202417
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Alpine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Bourne-Stevens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Kendrick Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Kennet Side
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1