CRESCENT ROAD, RG1 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 5SJ

CRESCENT ROAD, RG1 5SJ, Reading has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population. This RG1 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 5SJ, encompassing approximately 4836 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG1 5SJ 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
  • College Road with total crimes: 2

CRESCENT ROAD, RG1 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.3471.43%
Vehicle crime32.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Public order20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-80.00%

In August 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 offences74.55-41.67%
Other theft51.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6271.43%
Vehicle crime62.48200.00%
Other theft41.24-33.33%
Other crime30.830.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.76-12.50%
Other theft61.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 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 offences86.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03100.00%
Other theft40.83300.00%
Vehicle crime40.83100.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.48-78.57%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-66.67%
Public order20.41100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24100.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.55-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.2418.75%
Other theft33.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2423.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-50.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences137.44-23.53%
Vehicle crime62.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-20.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.520.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

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
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 202414
February 202410
January 202419
December 202316
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5SJ 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. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Addington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1