WATERSIDE GARDENS, RG1 6QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6QE

WATERSIDE GARDENS, RG1 6QE, Reading has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.13 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG1 postcode area, which has experienced 807 crimes and a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG1 6QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6QE, encompassing approximately 6034 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-22.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)

RG1 6QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 67
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • West Street with total crimes: 20

WATERSIDE GARDENS, RG1 6QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7435.13-22.92%
Shoplifting3912.26-15.22%
Other theft196.46-20.83%
Public order193.15-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson143.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.32-25.00%
Burglary91.9928.57%
Drugs91.4928.57%
Vehicle crime61.4920.00%
Bicycle theft40.99300.00%
Theft from the person40.66-71.43%
Other crime10.66-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.17-80.00%
Robbery10.17-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9644.2447.69%
Shoplifting4615.9148.39%
Other theft247.62-27.27%
Public order223.98-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour163.6577.78%
Theft from the person142.65-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson122.3271.43%
Burglary71.99600.00%
Drugs71.1640.00%
Other crime61.16100.00%
Robbery60.9950.00%
Possession of weapons50.99400.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-16.67%
Bicycle theft10.83-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6535.6314.04%
Other theft3310.77-2.94%
Shoplifting315.47-40.38%
Public order285.1440.00%
Theft from the person174.6413.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.82-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson71.4940.00%
Vehicle crime61.1650.00%
Bicycle theft50.99-28.57%
Drugs50.83-37.50%
Robbery40.830.00%
Other crime30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5737.95-9.52%
Shoplifting529.456.12%
Other theft348.6230.77%
Public order205.635.26%
Anti-social behaviour173.3188.89%
Theft from the person152.82114.29%
Drugs82.49300.00%
Bicycle theft71.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.83-20.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Possession of weapons40.66300.00%
Other crime20.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6333.973.28%
Shoplifting4910.4425.64%
Other theft268.1236.84%
Public order194.31-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.1537.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.82-10.00%
Theft from the person71.49-36.36%
Bicycle theft61.16200.00%
Vehicle crime50.99150.00%
Other crime40.830.00%
Robbery30.6650.00%
Drugs20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6131.9817.31%
Shoplifting3910.1130.00%
Public order256.460.00%
Other theft194.1411.76%
Theft from the person113.1583.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.6633.33%
Drugs51.3325.00%
Burglary50.8366.67%
Other crime40.83-20.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5227.01-34.18%
Shoplifting308.6215.38%
Public order254.9738.89%
Other theft174.14-5.56%
Theft from the person62.82-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour60.99-60.00%
Other crime50.99150.00%
Drugs40.83300.00%
Burglary30.66-57.14%
Robbery30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7932.9812.86%
Shoplifting2613.090.00%
Public order184.31-28.00%
Other theft182.98-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson142.4940.00%
Theft from the person112.320.00%
Burglary71.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-37.50%
Robbery30.8350.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7032.15-1.41%
Shoplifting2611.60-3.70%
Public order254.3125.00%
Other theft204.14-4.76%
Theft from the person113.31-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.8242.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime81.49166.67%
Burglary71.33250.00%
Bicycle theft31.1650.00%
Robbery20.50-60.00%
Drugs20.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7133.14-2.74%
Shoplifting2711.77-53.45%
Other theft214.47-32.26%
Public order203.48-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour153.3150.00%
Theft from the person142.4916.67%
Drugs82.32700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33-12.50%
Robbery51.16-50.00%
Other crime40.83100.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-77.78%
Burglary20.33-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7343.422.82%
Shoplifting5812.1081.25%
Other theft319.6155.00%
Public order275.1412.50%
Theft from the person124.47-14.29%
Burglary111.9983.33%
Vehicle crime101.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.66-33.33%
Robbery101.66400.00%
Bicycle theft91.66125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.49-42.86%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7135.630.00%
Shoplifting3211.770.00%
Public order245.300.00%
Other theft203.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.310.00%
Theft from the person142.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.320.00%
Burglary62.320.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Drugs50.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 282 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202424
June 202433
May 202434
April 202426
March 202419
February 202417
January 202418
December 202320
November 202321
October 202331
September 202320

A total of 832 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202474
July 202496
June 202465
May 202457
April 202463
March 202461
February 202452
January 202479
December 202370
November 202371
October 202373
September 202371

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202416
June 20249
May 202417
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 202415
December 20239
November 202315
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 202411
March 20248
February 20246
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202422
June 202428
May 202420
April 202419
March 202425
February 202425
January 202418
December 202325
November 202320
October 202327
September 202324

A total of 455 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202446
June 202431
May 202452
April 202449
March 202439
February 202430
January 202426
December 202326
November 202327
October 202358
September 202332

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202414
June 202417
May 202415
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total67
    Shoplifting37
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. West Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. St Mary'S Butts
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Waylen Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Gun Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Talbot Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cheapside
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Crown Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Zinzan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. A4155
    Total4
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pennyroyal Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. River Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Simmonds Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Thorn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lower Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Garnet Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Coley Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Paul'S Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Pell Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dorothy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Letcombe Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1