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

Overview of Crime in RG1 7AZ

CHATHAM PLACE, RG1 7AZ, Reading has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.90 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7AZ 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 7AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7AZ, encompassing approximately 6721 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 7AZ area, explore the RG1 7AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

RG1 7AZ 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 7AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9629.9018.52%
Public order2114.28-4.55%
Other theft123.12-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour121.79-20.00%
Shoplifting111.79120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6425.00%
Other crime91.49800.00%
Bicycle theft71.34133.33%
Theft from the person71.04-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.0425.00%
Robbery40.74300.00%
Burglary30.60-40.00%
Drugs20.45-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8127.97-12.90%
Public order2212.0557.14%
Other theft223.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.27-40.00%
Theft from the person102.23-16.67%
Drugs91.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.34-42.86%
Shoplifting51.19-75.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.74300.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.30-80.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9334.0730.99%
Anti-social behaviour2513.8447.06%
Other theft223.720.00%
Shoplifting203.27-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson142.9875.00%
Public order142.08-39.13%
Theft from the person122.08-14.29%
Drugs61.790.00%
Possession of weapons50.89400.00%
Burglary50.7466.67%
Other crime50.74150.00%
Robbery40.74-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7130.65-4.05%
Shoplifting2610.5636.84%
Public order233.87-4.17%
Other theft223.42-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour173.276.25%
Theft from the person142.53-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.0814.29%
Robbery71.19250.00%
Drugs61.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.45-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7433.9223.33%
Other theft3611.0171.43%
Public order245.3620.00%
Shoplifting193.5790.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.8314.29%
Theft from the person152.3887.50%
Drugs122.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.79-30.00%
Possession of weapons61.040.00%
Other crime50.8925.00%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Bicycle theft40.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6024.25-25.93%
Other theft218.93-4.55%
Public order203.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.9827.27%
Criminal damage and arson102.08-16.67%
Shoplifting101.49-44.44%
Theft from the person81.49300.00%
Bicycle theft61.1920.00%
Other crime40.89-20.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Drugs30.45-50.00%
Robbery20.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8129.310.00%
Public order2512.058.70%
Other theft223.72100.00%
Shoplifting183.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.79-15.38%
Drugs61.640.00%
Robbery50.89150.00%
Other crime50.74-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.74150.00%
Burglary40.74-33.33%
Theft from the person20.60-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8126.63-15.62%
Public order2312.0535.29%
Anti-social behaviour133.428.33%
Other theft111.93-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson91.64-55.00%
Shoplifting91.34-47.06%
Theft from the person71.3440.00%
Other crime61.04-14.29%
Burglary60.890.00%
Drugs60.89500.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9631.24-9.43%
Criminal damage and arson2014.28-25.93%
Public order172.98-43.33%
Shoplifting172.5313.33%
Other theft162.53-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour122.389.09%
Vehicle crime91.7928.57%
Other crime71.340.00%
Burglary61.0450.00%
Theft from the person50.89-54.55%
Bicycle theft20.74-50.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%
Drugs10.30-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10636.9053.62%
Public order3015.7736.36%
Criminal damage and arson274.46200.00%
Other theft214.0261.54%
Shoplifting153.120.00%
Theft from the person112.23-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.64-21.43%
Vehicle crime71.64133.33%
Drugs71.040.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6927.23-23.33%
Public order2210.27-18.52%
Theft from the person153.2766.67%
Shoplifting152.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.23133.33%
Other theft132.08-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.93-35.71%
Drugs71.3475.00%
Other crime51.040.00%
Burglary40.74-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.60200.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-40.00%
Robbery30.45-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.45-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9031.390.00%
Public order2713.390.00%
Other theft204.020.00%
Shoplifting152.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.230.00%
Theft from the person92.080.00%
Robbery81.340.00%
Bicycle theft71.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 998 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202481
July 202493
June 202471
May 202474
April 202460
March 202481
February 202481
January 202496
December 2023106
November 202369
October 202390

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 202420
December 202327
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 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 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
November 20235

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202422
June 202422
May 202436
April 202421
March 202422
February 202411
January 202416
December 202321
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 268 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202414
June 202423
May 202424
April 202420
March 202425
February 202423
January 202417
December 202330
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202425
June 202417
May 202416
April 202414
March 202411
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202420
June 202426
May 202419
April 202410
March 202418
February 20249
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

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 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
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 7AZ 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. Merchants Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1