NEW ROAD, RG1 5JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5JD

NEW ROAD, RG1 5JD, Reading has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5JD, encompassing approximately 2290 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG1 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitley Park Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Avebury Square with total crimes: 2
  • Addington Road with total crimes: 1

NEW ROAD, RG1 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7533.33%
Robbery21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-50.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.61-14.29%
Other theft42.6233.33%
Shoplifting31.75-25.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.86250.00%
Shoplifting43.06100.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft48.73100.00%
Burglary31.7550.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-33.33%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-50.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Other theft10.87-75.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.73100.00%
Other theft42.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75100.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.80100.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-88.89%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3050.00%
Other theft43.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1011.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.370.00%
Vehicle crime52.620.00%
Drugs32.180.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 202310

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitley Park Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Avebury Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Addington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southern Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. The Chancellor'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1