HAMILTON ROAD, RG1 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5RB

HAMILTON ROAD, RG1 5RB, Reading has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5RB, encompassing approximately 2651 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG1 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Forsete Place with total crimes: 4
  • Norris Road with total crimes: 3

HAMILTON ROAD, RG1 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.81114.29%
Vehicle crime45.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41-36.36%
Other theft32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9483.33%
Vehicle crime54.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Other theft31.13-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Public order10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.5440.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9240.00%
Other theft52.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-37.50%
Other theft31.8950.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Public order20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.2850.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.05-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.82-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.15100.00%
Public order42.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5133.33%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Other theft21.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime65.660.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.790.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Regis Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1