CHATHAM PLACE, RG1 7AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7AN

CHATHAM PLACE, RG1 7AN, Reading has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.87 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7AN 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 7AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7AN, encompassing approximately 7144 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 7AN area, explore the RG1 7AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG1 7AN area, visit the RG1 7AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (4.71% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RG1 7AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

CHATHAM PLACE, RG1 7AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8926.874.71%
Public order2012.46-9.09%
Other theft122.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.680.00%
Shoplifting101.4066.67%
Other crime91.40800.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.26-35.71%
Bicycle theft81.26166.67%
Theft from the person71.12-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.9850.00%
Robbery40.840.00%
Burglary40.56-33.33%
Drugs20.56-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8526.73-10.53%
Public order2211.9029.41%
Other theft203.08-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour142.80-46.15%
Theft from the person101.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.40-23.08%
Drugs91.4050.00%
Shoplifting61.26-62.50%
Burglary60.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.84300.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Other crime10.42-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9532.6133.80%
Anti-social behaviour2613.3062.50%
Other theft233.644.55%
Public order173.22-26.09%
Shoplifting162.38-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson132.2485.71%
Theft from the person121.82-7.69%
Possession of weapons61.68500.00%
Burglary60.84200.00%
Drugs60.84-14.29%
Other crime50.84400.00%
Robbery40.70-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7127.85-4.05%
Public order239.940.00%
Shoplifting233.2227.78%
Other theft223.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour163.0823.08%
Theft from the person132.24-7.14%
Robbery71.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.980.00%
Drugs70.98-36.36%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-83.33%
Other crime10.14-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7430.238.82%
Other theft3310.3650.00%
Public order234.6215.00%
Shoplifting183.22100.00%
Theft from the person142.52133.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.968.33%
Drugs111.82266.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.54-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.980.00%
Bicycle theft50.84-16.67%
Other crime50.7066.67%
Burglary30.700.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6823.09-19.05%
Other theft229.524.76%
Public order203.08-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour122.809.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.68-35.71%
Shoplifting91.26-47.06%
Theft from the person61.26200.00%
Bicycle theft60.840.00%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Other crime30.42-40.00%
Drugs30.42-50.00%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8428.13-3.45%
Public order2611.7613.04%
Other theft213.6490.91%
Shoplifting172.9488.89%
Criminal damage and arson142.3855.56%
Anti-social behaviour111.960.00%
Drugs61.540.00%
Bicycle theft60.84200.00%
Other crime50.84-28.57%
Robbery40.70100.00%
Burglary40.56-42.86%
Theft from the person20.56-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8725.89-1.14%
Public order2312.1821.05%
Anti-social behaviour113.22-15.38%
Other theft111.54-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson91.54-50.00%
Shoplifting91.26-43.75%
Other crime71.260.00%
Theft from the person70.9840.00%
Burglary70.980.00%
Drugs60.98500.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.42-33.33%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8828.55-17.76%
Public order1912.32-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson182.66-21.74%
Other theft162.52-30.43%
Shoplifting162.246.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.2485.71%
Vehicle crime91.8228.57%
Other crime71.260.00%
Burglary70.9875.00%
Theft from the person50.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.70-25.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10733.1740.79%
Public order2914.9820.83%
Criminal damage and arson234.06155.56%
Other theft233.2276.92%
Shoplifting153.227.14%
Theft from the person102.10-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.40133.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.98-50.00%
Drugs40.98-42.86%
Burglary40.560.00%
Bicycle theft40.56300.00%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.28-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7626.45-15.56%
Public order2410.64-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.36180.00%
Shoplifting141.96-6.67%
Other theft131.96-31.58%
Theft from the person131.8262.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.82-35.71%
Drugs71.2675.00%
Other crime50.98400.00%
Burglary40.70-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-50.00%
Robbery30.42-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.42-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9029.390.00%
Public order2512.600.00%
Other theft193.500.00%
Shoplifting152.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.100.00%
Robbery81.960.00%
Theft from the person81.120.00%
Bicycle theft71.120.00%
Burglary70.980.00%
Vehicle crime60.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.840.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1014 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202485
July 202495
June 202471
May 202474
April 202468
March 202484
February 202487
January 202488
December 2023107
November 202376
October 202390

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 202418
December 202323
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202423
June 202422
May 202433
April 202422
March 202421
February 202411
January 202416
December 202323
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 271 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202417
June 202423
May 202423
April 202420
March 202426
February 202423
January 202419
December 202329
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202426
June 202416
May 202413
April 202412
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202416
June 202423
May 202418
April 20249
March 202417
February 20249
January 202416
December 202315
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202413
May 202414
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 7AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Friar Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Trinity Place
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 6. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1