RG1 6QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6QS

RG1 6QS, Reading has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.71 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6QS 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 6QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6QS, encompassing approximately 2756 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RG1 6QS 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
  • North Lodge Mews with total crimes: 4

RG1 6QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.71160.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-40.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.5366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.81-64.29%
Public order21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.07-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.42128.57%
Anti-social behaviour65.8120.00%
Other theft42.180.00%
Shoplifting31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.71-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.81400.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.98-46.67%
Vehicle crime62.900.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.71114.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.26-61.11%
Shoplifting42.54100.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.7950.00%
Vehicle crime46.53-33.33%
Other crime41.450.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.43140.00%
Vehicle crime64.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-83.33%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.62500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81300.00%
Theft from the person21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.450.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202414
June 202416
May 20247
April 20248
March 202415
February 20247
January 202418
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 6QS 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. North Lodge Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Greenidge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Upavon Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Tyberton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Old Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Heron Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hungerford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kenilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1