RG1 6QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6QT

RG1 6QT, Reading has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6QT 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 6QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6QT, encompassing approximately 2675 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 6QT area, explore the RG1 6QT 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RG1 6QT 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 6QT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.60140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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 behaviour56.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-64.29%
Public order21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences149.347.69%
Anti-social behaviour35.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other theft21.12-50.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.7185.71%
Anti-social behaviour64.8620.00%
Other theft42.240.00%
Shoplifting31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences78.60-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences88.22-46.67%
Vehicle crime62.990.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.60114.29%
Criminal damage and arson25.61100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences77.47-58.82%
Shoplifting42.62100.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.0841.67%
Other crime46.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-50.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 offences129.72140.00%
Vehicle crime64.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.87400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87300.00%
Theft from the person21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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
Burglary47.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.490.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20241
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 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202414
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 202415
February 20247
January 202417
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 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 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

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 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 6QT 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. The Old Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Heron Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hungerford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kenilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1