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

Overview of Crime in RG1 5RW

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RW, Reading has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5RW, encompassing approximately 4589 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG1 5RW 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
  • Granby Gardens with total crimes: 4

BULMERSHE ROAD, RG1 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.7523.08%
Vehicle crime43.4933.33%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.06-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.8350.00%
Possession of weapons41.310.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-50.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences158.9387.50%
Vehicle crime63.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.09300.00%
Other theft40.87-60.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.18166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.74-33.33%
Public order51.74400.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.28-7.69%
Other theft62.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Vehicle crime40.87300.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6550.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.83-42.86%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-71.43%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.50-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.83133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.53600.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.270.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.977.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.27-57.14%
Other theft30.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.05133.33%
Other theft51.53-16.67%
Public order41.09300.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.93-22.22%
Other theft63.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5038.46%
Anti-social behaviour73.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Other theft40.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.87-50.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.190.00%
Other theft42.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202415
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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
September 20232

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 5RW 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. Granby Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. St Bartholomews Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1