RG1 5DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5DZ

RG1 5DZ, Reading has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5DZ 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 5DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5DZ, encompassing approximately 5672 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)

RG1 5DZ 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
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

RG1 5DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.40-28.57%
Other theft93.53-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.59-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.23133.33%
Vehicle crime41.23-60.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.350.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.51154.55%
Anti-social behaviour184.9463.64%
Other theft103.1742.86%
Vehicle crime101.76100.00%
Public order61.76200.00%
Burglary31.06-25.00%
Robbery30.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.70-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour111.94-15.38%
Other theft71.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23150.00%
Vehicle crime50.88-16.67%
Burglary40.8833.33%
Shoplifting30.71200.00%
Public order20.53-83.33%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.81-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour133.17160.00%
Public order122.2920.00%
Other theft72.12-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.23200.00%
Burglary31.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-66.67%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2210.00%
Public order103.8866.67%
Other theft101.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7650.00%
Shoplifting51.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8825.00%
Burglary40.88-33.33%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-66.67%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.930.00%
Other theft83.5314.29%
Vehicle crime61.41-14.29%
Burglary61.06500.00%
Public order61.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-55.56%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.35-89.47%
Bicycle theft20.35-60.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.4525.00%
Shoplifting193.53216.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.35800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.59-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.41250.00%
Other theft71.2340.00%
Bicycle theft51.23150.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Burglary10.18-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.82-21.43%
Shoplifting61.94100.00%
Public order51.0625.00%
Burglary50.88-54.55%
Other theft50.88-28.57%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-60.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.34-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour143.53180.00%
Burglary112.47266.67%
Other theft71.94-36.36%
Bicycle theft51.23-54.55%
Public order40.88-50.00%
Shoplifting30.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-81.82%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.22-17.86%
Other theft114.0557.14%
Vehicle crime111.94266.67%
Bicycle theft111.94175.00%
Shoplifting91.94-30.77%
Public order81.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.527.69%
Shoplifting134.9430.00%
Other theft72.29600.00%
Public order61.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.06-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.71-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-77.78%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.630.00%
Public order104.580.00%
Shoplifting101.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.760.00%
Vehicle crime71.590.00%
Bicycle theft71.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.230.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202411
June 202418
May 202422
April 202420
March 202420
February 202416
January 202420
December 202323
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 202311
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202411
June 202413
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 202419
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 5DZ 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. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Jubilee Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Morgan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. South Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Kendrick Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Livery Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Greys Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Crown Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hieatt Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Highgrove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Waldeck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1