RG1 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5BL

RG1 5BL, Reading has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5BL, encompassing approximately 7364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)

RG1 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Newark Street with total crimes: 7

RG1 5BL 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 offences3312.763.12%
Other theft134.4862.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.77-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.36150.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-64.29%
Bicycle theft50.6825.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Public order40.54-33.33%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.8552.38%
Anti-social behaviour214.35-12.50%
Vehicle crime142.8527.27%
Other theft81.900.00%
Public order61.09-45.45%
Burglary40.81-33.33%
Robbery40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft40.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-42.86%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.26-36.36%
Public order112.85-21.43%
Vehicle crime111.49120.00%
Other theft81.49-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.0940.00%
Burglary60.95200.00%
Drugs50.8166.67%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.176.45%
Anti-social behaviour164.4845.45%
Public order142.17-30.00%
Other theft111.90-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.6825.00%
Theft from the person30.6850.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.9410.71%
Public order204.21233.33%
Other theft142.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.9010.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.490.00%
Burglary51.090.00%
Shoplifting40.68300.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.80-23.08%
Other theft101.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.36-46.67%
Vehicle crime61.0950.00%
Public order60.810.00%
Burglary50.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.68-40.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Shoplifting10.27-93.75%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.765.00%
Shoplifting162.8577.78%
Criminal damage and arson152.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.04-27.78%
Other theft61.77-33.33%
Public order60.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.8166.67%
Vehicle crime40.68300.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.68-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour182.720.00%
Shoplifting92.44125.00%
Other theft91.22-10.00%
Public order81.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.0925.00%
Burglary40.68-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.54-40.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.36-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour183.12125.00%
Burglary142.44250.00%
Other theft101.9011.11%
Public order61.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-20.00%
Shoplifting40.54300.00%
Theft from the person30.54-40.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.17-9.38%
Vehicle crime163.941500.00%
Other theft92.17-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour81.220.00%
Public order81.0914.29%
Bicycle theft71.0975.00%
Theft from the person50.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Burglary40.68-20.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.416.67%
Other theft114.35-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.49-38.46%
Public order71.09-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-58.33%
Burglary50.68400.00%
Bicycle theft40.68-33.33%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.41-25.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-88.89%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.070.00%
Public order131.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.770.00%
Other theft121.630.00%
Vehicle crime91.630.00%
Bicycle theft61.220.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
July 202421
June 202433
May 202431
April 202428
March 202421
February 202420
January 202423
December 202329
November 202332
October 202330

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202411
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 202316
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202424
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410
March 202413
February 202418
January 202418
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
February 20244
January 202414
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 202415
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 202420
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 202416
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 5BL 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Newark Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other 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. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Star Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    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. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. London Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1