RG1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5LJ

RG1 5LJ, Reading has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.75 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 5449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Denmark Road with total crimes: 3
  • Avebury Square with total crimes: 2

RG1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.37-33.33%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0677.78%
Other theft42.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9512.50%
Other theft51.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.14-46.67%
Other theft61.470.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.07650.00%
Other theft62.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft54.0466.67%
Other theft40.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2418.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.39100.00%
Public order40.73300.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.95-38.89%
Vehicle crime42.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.34125.00%
Vehicle crime63.30200.00%
Other theft51.10400.00%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.40-33.33%
Public order31.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-20.00%
Other theft40.73300.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20249
June 20248
May 202415
April 20242
March 202413
February 202411
January 202418
December 20238
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Denmark Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Avebury Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Addington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Southern Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1