RG1 7HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7HJ

RG1 7HJ, Reading has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.19 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7HJ, encompassing approximately 6452 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

RG1 7HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 12
  • Waylen Street with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

RG1 7HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.19-6.67%
Public order116.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.7020.00%
Other theft60.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.93-50.00%
Other crime50.93400.00%
Bicycle theft40.7733.33%
Theft from the person40.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.62300.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.46200.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.722.27%
Anti-social behaviour126.97-42.86%
Other theft91.8612.50%
Public order91.39125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Theft from the person40.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.6250.00%
Burglary30.46200.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.8191.30%
Anti-social behaviour216.8290.91%
Other theft83.2514.29%
Theft from the person61.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9325.00%
Public order40.77-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.09-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour113.5657.14%
Public order111.70120.00%
Other theft71.70-30.00%
Theft from the person61.0820.00%
Drugs50.93-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Burglary30.46200.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.47-7.14%
Other theft104.030.00%
Drugs91.55800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3916.67%
Theft from the person51.0825.00%
Public order50.77-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.3812.00%
Other theft104.3442.86%
Public order71.55-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.0820.00%
Theft from the person40.93300.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-25.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.38-44.44%
Public order83.8760.00%
Other theft71.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-37.50%
Drugs50.7766.67%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-55.56%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-75.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.6412.50%
Criminal damage and arson96.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.39-20.00%
Public order51.24-28.57%
Theft from the person40.7733.33%
Burglary40.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-70.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Other theft20.31-60.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.03-25.93%
Vehicle crime106.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.55-50.00%
Public order71.39-36.36%
Burglary51.080.00%
Other theft50.77-28.57%
Other crime40.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.6250.00%
Theft from the person30.46-25.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.75170.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.37157.14%
Public order112.7937.50%
Other theft71.70133.33%
Vehicle crime61.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.93-50.00%
Burglary50.93150.00%
Theft from the person40.77300.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.07-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour123.10140.00%
Public order81.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2416.67%
Vehicle crime41.08-33.33%
Other theft30.62-66.67%
Drugs30.460.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.500.00%
Other theft98.060.00%
Public order81.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.240.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.930.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202445
July 202444
June 202423
May 202426
April 202428
March 202425
February 202445
January 202440
December 202354
November 202320
October 202352

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20249
December 202318
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202421
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 44 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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Trinity Place
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cannon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Howard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1