BROOK STREET WEST, RG1 6BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6BB

BROOK STREET WEST, RG1 6BB, Reading has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6BB 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 6BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6BB, encompassing approximately 6024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

RG1 6BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Talbot Court with total crimes: 5

BROOK STREET WEST, RG1 6BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.78-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.9844.44%
Vehicle crime52.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-33.33%
Burglary40.660.00%
Shoplifting40.66100.00%
Other crime40.660.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.66100.00%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Drugs20.50-71.43%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.95-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour94.1512.50%
Drugs71.4975.00%
Other theft61.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.00-14.29%
Public order41.00-63.64%
Burglary40.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.448.00%
Public order114.4837.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3316.67%
Other crime51.16400.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Possession of weapons50.83400.00%
Other theft40.8333.33%
Drugs40.66100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.29-7.41%
Public order84.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.33100.00%
Vehicle crime51.000.00%
Theft from the person50.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-60.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.46-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour104.48100.00%
Public order61.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.00-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.83100.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-57.14%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.617.41%
Other theft124.8150.00%
Public order81.99-42.86%
Shoplifting71.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1640.00%
Vehicle crime61.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0025.00%
Other crime30.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.78-6.90%
Public order144.487.69%
Other theft82.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.33150.00%
Other crime40.830.00%
Drugs40.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.66-33.33%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.9511.54%
Public order134.8130.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-33.33%
Other crime40.66100.00%
Other theft30.66-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.33-60.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.7818.18%
Public order104.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6633.33%
Other theft71.330.00%
Vehicle crime61.16100.00%
Shoplifting51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.13-37.14%
Public order83.65-20.00%
Other theft71.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-60.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.17-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.6112.90%
Public order105.8142.86%
Shoplifting71.6675.00%
Drugs71.160.00%
Other theft61.16-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-50.00%
Other crime30.5050.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.270.00%
Other theft155.150.00%
Public order72.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.000.00%
Burglary61.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202427
June 202425
May 202427
April 202429
March 202427
February 202429
January 202426
December 202322
November 202335
October 202331

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20245
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
April 202412
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 202414
February 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 7. Laud Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castle Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lower Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coley Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mundesley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rose Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1