BEDFORD ROAD, RG1 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7HS

BEDFORD ROAD, RG1 7HS, Reading has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7HS, encompassing approximately 6663 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RG1 7HS 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

BEDFORD ROAD, RG1 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.81-11.36%
Public order105.85-9.09%
Other theft61.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.75-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.75100.00%
Other crime40.60300.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.60300.00%
Shoplifting30.6050.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.60-38.10%
Public order111.95175.00%
Other theft101.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5020.00%
Theft from the person40.90-33.33%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
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 offences4415.76120.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.6075.00%
Other theft83.1514.29%
Theft from the person61.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9025.00%
Public order40.75-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.60200.00%
Drugs30.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2011.56-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour123.0050.00%
Public order111.80266.67%
Other theft71.65-30.00%
Theft from the person61.0520.00%
Drugs50.90-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.7533.33%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.96-3.57%
Other theft104.050.00%
Drugs91.50800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3533.33%
Theft from the person51.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Public order30.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
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 offences289.9112.00%
Other theft104.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.5020.00%
Public order60.90-33.33%
Theft from the person40.90300.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-40.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.36-37.50%
Public order93.7550.00%
Other theft71.35250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-37.50%
Drugs50.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.20-20.00%
Public order61.2020.00%
Theft from the person40.90-33.33%
Burglary40.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-70.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other theft20.30-60.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 offences4014.41-18.37%
Vehicle crime106.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.50-47.06%
Theft from the person61.35100.00%
Burglary50.900.00%
Public order50.75-54.55%
Other theft50.75-28.57%
Other crime40.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.8196.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.35142.86%
Public order112.5537.50%
Other theft71.6575.00%
Vehicle crime61.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.90-45.45%
Burglary50.90150.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Theft from the person30.45200.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.51-50.98%
Anti-social behaviour113.75120.00%
Public order81.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.200.00%
Other theft41.05-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.60-33.33%
Drugs30.600.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.010.00%
Other theft97.650.00%
Public order81.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.200.00%
Vehicle crime61.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.900.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20244
June 202411
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202444
July 202444
June 202420
May 202427
April 202428
March 202425
February 202440
January 202440
December 202349
November 202325
October 202351

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 202317
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202421
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20246
December 20233
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 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
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 7HS 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Cannon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ormsby Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Howard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1