FIELD ROAD, RG1 6AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6AP

FIELD ROAD, RG1 6AP, Reading has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6AP 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 6AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6AP, encompassing approximately 5999 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 6AP area, explore the RG1 6AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 6AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waylen Street with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

FIELD ROAD, RG1 6AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.8329.41%
Anti-social behaviour137.3362.50%
Public order62.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.00-25.00%
Other crime61.00200.00%
Shoplifting51.0025.00%
Other theft50.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Burglary40.83-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.67-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour85.6714.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.3360.00%
Drugs71.33250.00%
Other theft61.1720.00%
Public order61.00-25.00%
Burglary51.00400.00%
Shoplifting40.8333.33%
Other crime20.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.3363.64%
Public order86.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3340.00%
Other crime61.17500.00%
Other theft51.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.830.00%
Shoplifting30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Robbery30.50200.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.33-24.14%
Public order103.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.8366.67%
Theft from the person50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.83150.00%
Other theft40.83300.00%
Drugs30.67-40.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting10.33-88.89%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.33-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour104.83150.00%
Shoplifting91.670.00%
Public order61.50-14.29%
Drugs51.00400.00%
Other crime40.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other theft10.33-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.0014.71%
Other theft126.5020.00%
Shoplifting92.00350.00%
Public order71.50-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Other crime40.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.833.03%
Public order155.677.14%
Other theft102.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.000.00%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Other crime40.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.67-2.94%
Public order145.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-37.50%
Other theft40.83-42.86%
Other crime40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting30.50-40.00%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-57.14%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.500.00%
Public order125.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.0060.00%
Vehicle crime71.3375.00%
Other theft71.17-30.00%
Shoplifting51.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.00-17.07%
Other theft105.6725.00%
Public order101.67-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.83-33.33%
Burglary30.670.00%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.33-2.38%
Public order116.8383.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.8350.00%
Drugs81.500.00%
Shoplifting81.33166.67%
Other theft81.33-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.0025.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Theft from the person20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.3316.67%
Other theft117.0057.14%
Burglary81.8333.33%
Vehicle crime71.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.17-60.00%
Public order61.00-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-60.00%
Other crime30.6750.00%
Robbery30.50200.00%
Shoplifting30.50-85.71%
Theft from the person30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.000.00%
Shoplifting216.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.500.00%
Public order112.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.830.00%
Other theft71.670.00%
Burglary61.170.00%
Theft from the person41.000.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20249
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
November 20238
October 20233
September 202321

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 202412
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202434
July 202436
June 202422
May 202429
April 202439
March 202434
February 202433
January 202434
December 202334
November 202341
October 202342
September 202336

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 202415
February 202414
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20238
September 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 6AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 2. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Harrow Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 11. Laud Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Berkeley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lima Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Holybrook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Epsom Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coley Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1