BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5RH

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RH, Reading has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5RH 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 5RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5RH, encompassing approximately 4327 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 5RH area, explore the RG1 5RH 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 (5.88% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

RG1 5RH Crime Hotspots

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

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

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RH 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.325.88%
Vehicle crime54.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-57.14%
Other theft30.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.716.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.9375.00%
Possession of weapons41.620.00%
Other theft30.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1760.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.70-25.00%
Other theft61.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3933.33%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.31-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.3133.33%
Public order51.85400.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.636.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.70100.00%
Other theft61.39500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.47-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-50.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.71-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.47133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.62500.00%
Other theft41.3933.33%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.09-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson33.700.00%
Other theft30.69-25.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5513.33%
Other theft43.93-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.24-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson73.47250.00%
Other theft51.62-37.50%
Public order41.16300.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.32-5.00%
Other theft84.39100.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.390.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.620.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202416
June 202410
May 202416
April 202415
March 202415
February 202416
January 202417
December 202315
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 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
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. London Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Granby Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Haywood Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. St Bartholomews Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1