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

Overview of Crime in RG1 5RL

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RL, Reading has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG1 postcode area, which has experienced 807 crimes and a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG1 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5RL, encompassing approximately 2428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG1 5RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norris Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pitcroft Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Culver Road with total crimes: 3

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.06-46.15%
Vehicle crime42.88-33.33%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.59-7.14%
Vehicle crime65.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Other theft31.24-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Public order10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.3627.27%
Other theft75.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8850.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8837.50%
Other theft54.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.53-11.11%
Public order53.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-40.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.30-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0666.67%
Other theft22.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-66.67%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 offences1413.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.770.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Bicycle theft31.2450.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.369.09%
Other theft34.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-50.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 offences1115.24-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson64.53100.00%
Public order42.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Other theft31.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-50.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1817.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime67.410.00%
Other theft52.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.2423.53%
Anti-social behaviour48.650.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Bicycle theft31.24-50.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.830.00%
Bicycle theft67.000.00%
Other theft42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202318
October 202321
September 202317

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 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Norris Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Pitcroft Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Culver Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. College Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Whiteknights Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Forsete Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cardigan Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1