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

Overview of Crime in RG1 5RJ

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RJ, Reading has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5RJ, encompassing approximately 5441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG1 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • London Road with total crimes: 4

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2926.67%
Shoplifting163.49-23.81%
Vehicle crime62.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-33.33%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.76-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Other theft40.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.74-33.33%
Public order40.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2512.86-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences184.5980.00%
Other theft63.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-28.57%
Other crime30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.6058.82%
Other theft104.9642.86%
Violence and sexual offences101.84-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.8416.67%
Public order61.29200.00%
Bicycle theft41.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.94-51.43%
Violence and sexual offences163.1223.08%
Other theft72.94600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3511.7612.90%
Violence and sexual offences136.43-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-42.86%
Public order40.74100.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3114.15-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences175.7021.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.65250.00%
Other theft31.2950.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3312.1383.33%
Violence and sexual offences146.06-17.65%
Public order42.57100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.8463.64%
Violence and sexual offences173.316.25%
Other theft43.12-33.33%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-33.33%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.740.00%
Shoplifting112.9437.50%
Other theft62.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.10200.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-57.14%
Public order30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.84-20.00%
Other theft92.9480.00%
Shoplifting81.65-77.14%
Vehicle crime71.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.290.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.680.00%
Other theft51.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202418
June 202410
May 202416
April 202413
March 202417
February 202414
January 202417
December 202316
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202425
June 202427
May 202417
April 202435
March 202431
February 202433
January 202418
December 202311
November 20238
October 202335

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
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. London Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Granby Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cholmeley Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1