RG1 6EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6EW

RG1 6EW, Reading has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6EW 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 6EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6EW, encompassing approximately 1653 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 6EW area, explore the RG1 6EW 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 (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG1 6EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rembrandt Way with total crimes: 6
  • Carsdale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

RG1 6EW 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.70140.00%
Shoplifting37.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81200.00%
Theft from the person11.810.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.63-28.57%
Shoplifting43.02100.00%
Public order32.42200.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-75.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.49-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-40.00%
Shoplifting21.81-71.43%
Robbery11.210.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.17650.00%
Shoplifting79.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2325.00%
Other theft23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.42-84.62%
Other crime11.21-50.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.72-13.33%
Vehicle crime37.860.00%
Shoplifting21.81-81.82%
Other crime21.210.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Other theft11.210.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.17650.00%
Shoplifting119.0737.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.6550.00%
Public order21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.28166.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-81.82%
Other theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.91-15.38%
Shoplifting36.65200.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.09333.33%
Vehicle crime37.860.00%
Shoplifting11.810.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.68600.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.090.00%
Shoplifting43.020.00%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 202411
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20247
June 202415
May 20242
April 202413
March 202415
February 20242
January 202411
December 202313
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rembrandt Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Carsdale Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Holybrook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Saviour'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Tyberton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Old Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Heron Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1