RG1 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5JN

RG1 5JN, Reading has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5JN, encompassing approximately 3772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG1 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forsete Place with total crimes: 4
  • Avebury Square with total crimes: 2
  • Addington Road with total crimes: 1

RG1 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.71300.00%
Bicycle theft31.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.24-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.77-12.50%
Other theft61.86100.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.77700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9833.33%
Bicycle theft41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.80100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.92-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.51120.00%
Other theft22.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.18-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.83120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft76.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Avebury Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Addington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Southern Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1