ALEXANDRA ROAD, RG1 5PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5PB

ALEXANDRA ROAD, RG1 5PB, Reading has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5PB 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 5PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5PB, encompassing approximately 7551 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

RG1 5PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Sun Street with total crimes: 5

ALEXANDRA ROAD, RG1 5PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.93-45.45%
Shoplifting182.38-14.29%
Other theft82.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93-40.00%
Public order50.79-50.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.51-15.38%
Shoplifting214.37-16.00%
Public order102.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.32-9.09%
Other theft71.320.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.77105.26%
Shoplifting255.16-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour113.31-8.33%
Vehicle crime81.46100.00%
Other theft71.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9325.00%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Public order20.40-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.26-50.00%
Robbery20.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.3758.82%
Violence and sexual offences193.58-53.66%
Public order182.52157.14%
Anti-social behaviour122.38300.00%
Other theft71.59-22.22%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-50.00%
Drugs20.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.5764.00%
Shoplifting175.43-51.43%
Vehicle crime92.25350.00%
Other theft91.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.19100.00%
Public order71.060.00%
Possession of weapons40.930.00%
Drugs40.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-25.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Burglary20.40-60.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3512.0512.90%
Violence and sexual offences254.63-7.41%
Public order73.31-12.50%
Burglary50.930.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.66-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-71.43%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3114.04-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences274.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.5850.00%
Public order81.19166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.0675.00%
Bicycle theft70.93600.00%
Burglary50.930.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3310.9973.68%
Violence and sexual offences244.37-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.18-53.85%
Other theft50.79-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.66100.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-20.00%
Public order30.53-70.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.9020.69%
Shoplifting194.6358.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.52225.00%
Public order101.72100.00%
Other theft91.3228.57%
Vehicle crime51.1925.00%
Burglary40.66100.00%
Possession of weapons30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.863.57%
Shoplifting123.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.59150.00%
Other theft71.32-12.50%
Public order50.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.66-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.53300.00%
Bicycle theft30.53-25.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.6721.74%
Other theft83.71166.67%
Shoplifting81.06-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour71.06-58.82%
Public order50.93-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3615.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.050.00%
Public order112.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202433
July 202439
June 202419
May 202441
April 202425
March 202427
February 202424
January 202435
December 202329
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 202413
December 20234
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202425
June 202427
May 202417
April 202435
March 202431
February 202433
January 202419
December 202312
November 20238
October 202336

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20244
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sun Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Granby Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingsgate Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Norwood Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Denmark Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Woodstock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lock Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St John'S Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Addington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Anglers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Arthur Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Orts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Eldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Betam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1