RG1 6JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6JT

RG1 6JT, Reading has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6JT 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 6JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6JT, encompassing approximately 5375 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

RG1 6JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Talbot Court with total crimes: 5
  • Admirals Court with total crimes: 4

RG1 6JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.3533.33%
Shoplifting62.2320.00%
Vehicle crime41.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Burglary30.56-40.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7912.50%
Shoplifting51.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9325.00%
Burglary50.93400.00%
Public order30.93-66.67%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.420.00%
Public order92.79800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.67166.67%
Other theft41.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.74100.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.74-20.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4436.36%
Shoplifting52.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-62.50%
Other theft30.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.07-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour82.0560.00%
Shoplifting71.49-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.30-20.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.3521.05%
Shoplifting94.28-30.77%
Other theft71.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.3066.67%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Public order40.93-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7918.75%
Shoplifting133.5385.71%
Public order112.42120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-57.14%
Other theft30.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9323.08%
Shoplifting72.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.3016.67%
Public order51.30-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Other theft30.740.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.37-45.83%
Public order72.42250.00%
Shoplifting61.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1220.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.3726.32%
Anti-social behaviour54.47-50.00%
Other theft40.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Shoplifting20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.530.00%
Other theft61.860.00%
Shoplifting61.120.00%
Public order51.120.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202415
June 202415
May 202411
April 202423
March 202419
February 202416
January 202413
December 202324
November 202319

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Laud Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berkeley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Holybrook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Coley Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parthia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rose Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Waterside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Jesse Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Sailcloth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1