CRAVEN ROAD, RG1 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5LF

CRAVEN ROAD, RG1 5LF, Reading has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5LF, encompassing approximately 5896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG1 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Kennet Street with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

CRAVEN ROAD, RG1 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.48-34.62%
Other theft72.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19100.00%
Vehicle crime51.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-20.00%
Public order30.68-40.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.4844.44%
Anti-social behaviour54.41-44.44%
Public order50.850.00%
Other theft40.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5150.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.6312.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.0550.00%
Other theft61.53100.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34100.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.12-48.39%
Public order102.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.70500.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Other theft30.51-57.14%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.17-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.02138.46%
Criminal damage and arson75.26133.33%
Other theft71.1975.00%
Public order61.19100.00%
Vehicle crime51.02150.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.27-13.33%
Burglary52.20150.00%
Other theft40.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.51-57.14%
Public order30.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.48-16.67%
Bicycle theft72.54600.00%
Other theft61.19-14.29%
Public order61.02500.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68300.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.95-5.26%
Other theft73.05-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.1966.67%
Vehicle crime40.85-33.33%
Burglary20.68-75.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%
Public order10.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.01-13.64%
Other theft93.22-10.00%
Burglary81.53300.00%
Vehicle crime61.3650.00%
Public order51.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft30.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.50-15.38%
Other theft103.7325.00%
Bicycle theft51.7025.00%
Theft from the person40.85100.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Public order40.6833.33%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.48-7.14%
Other theft84.41700.00%
Bicycle theft41.36-42.86%
Public order30.68-50.00%
Theft from the person20.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-80.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2812.2127.27%
Anti-social behaviour104.7542.86%
Bicycle theft71.700.00%
Public order61.19100.00%
Vehicle crime51.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Theft from the person40.850.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.730.00%
Bicycle theft71.190.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202418
June 202416
May 202431
April 202413
March 202415
February 202418
January 202419
December 202322
November 202326
October 202328
September 202322

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 5LF 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. Kennet Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Kingsgate Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Denmark Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Dell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Addington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Betam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Patriot Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. King'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greys Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Crown Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1