OXFORD ROAD, RG1 7LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7LB

OXFORD ROAD, RG1 7LB, Reading has recorded a total of 294 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.68 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7LB 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 7LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7LB, encompassing approximately 5689 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (10.87% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 7LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 71
  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16

OXFORD ROAD, RG1 7LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11751.685.41%
Shoplifting5120.5710.87%
Public order268.960.00%
Other theft184.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.166.67%
Theft from the person152.8136.36%
Criminal damage and arson122.64-29.41%
Bicycle theft102.11150.00%
Other crime91.76800.00%
Robbery71.5875.00%
Vehicle crime51.2325.00%
Burglary30.88-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.5350.00%
Drugs20.53-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11150.80-20.71%
Shoplifting4619.51-23.33%
Other theft308.09-14.29%
Public order265.278.33%
Criminal damage and arson174.57-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour152.99-40.00%
Theft from the person112.64-42.11%
Drugs101.9366.67%
Burglary81.7660.00%
Bicycle theft41.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.70100.00%
Robbery40.70-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.70-75.00%
Other crime10.35-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14064.1650.54%
Shoplifting6024.6122.45%
Other theft3510.55-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour256.158.70%
Public order244.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson214.2250.00%
Theft from the person193.69-26.92%
Possession of weapons83.34166.67%
Bicycle theft71.4175.00%
Robbery71.230.00%
Drugs61.23-14.29%
Other crime61.05100.00%
Burglary51.0566.67%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9355.19-7.00%
Shoplifting4916.35-32.88%
Other theft438.61-2.27%
Public order367.5612.50%
Theft from the person266.3313.04%
Anti-social behaviour234.57-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson144.04180.00%
Robbery72.4675.00%
Drugs71.23-36.36%
Bicycle theft41.23-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.70-40.00%
Other crime30.53-40.00%
Burglary30.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10060.998.70%
Shoplifting7317.582.82%
Other theft4412.83-16.98%
Public order327.73-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour275.6235.00%
Theft from the person234.7535.29%
Drugs114.04120.00%
Bicycle theft71.93-56.25%
Burglary61.2350.00%
Possession of weapons51.05400.00%
Vehicle crime50.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-70.59%
Other crime50.880.00%
Robbery40.88-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9261.17-7.07%
Shoplifting7116.1724.56%
Other theft5312.4876.67%
Public order379.3212.12%
Anti-social behaviour206.5053.85%
Criminal damage and arson173.5230.77%
Theft from the person172.9941.67%
Bicycle theft162.99128.57%
Robbery62.81-14.29%
Other crime51.050.00%
Drugs50.88-16.67%
Burglary40.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9950.983.12%
Shoplifting5717.4042.50%
Public order3310.0222.22%
Other theft305.8076.47%
Anti-social behaviour135.2730.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.29116.67%
Theft from the person122.299.09%
Robbery72.11133.33%
Bicycle theft71.23250.00%
Drugs61.230.00%
Burglary61.050.00%
Other crime51.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9641.13-23.81%
Shoplifting4016.87-16.67%
Public order277.03-22.86%
Other theft174.75-54.05%
Theft from the person112.99-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour101.93-28.57%
Other crime61.7620.00%
Burglary61.05-14.29%
Drugs61.05500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-75.00%
Robbery31.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12658.183.28%
Shoplifting4822.1520.00%
Other theft378.4415.62%
Public order356.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson246.15-11.11%
Theft from the person184.225.88%
Anti-social behaviour143.160.00%
Burglary72.4616.67%
Vehicle crime71.23-12.50%
Other crime51.230.00%
Bicycle theft40.88-33.33%
Robbery40.700.00%
Drugs10.70-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12257.8324.49%
Public order4221.4410.53%
Shoplifting407.388.11%
Other theft327.0318.52%
Criminal damage and arson275.62170.00%
Theft from the person174.75-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour142.99-26.32%
Vehicle crime82.46300.00%
Drugs81.41-11.11%
Burglary61.4150.00%
Bicycle theft61.0550.00%
Robbery41.05-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.7050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9849.57-16.24%
Public order3817.232.70%
Shoplifting376.68-42.19%
Other theft276.50-25.00%
Theft from the person214.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.69137.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.34-16.67%
Drugs91.7680.00%
Other crime61.58500.00%
Robbery51.05-54.55%
Burglary40.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.70-69.23%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11758.360.00%
Shoplifting6420.570.00%
Public order3711.250.00%
Other theft366.500.00%
Theft from the person156.330.00%
Bicycle theft132.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.290.00%
Robbery112.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.930.00%
Burglary81.410.00%
Drugs51.410.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024111
July 2024140
June 202493
May 2024100
April 202492
March 202499
February 202496
January 2024126
December 2023122
November 202398
October 2023117

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 202416
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202421
June 202414
May 20245
April 202417
March 202413
February 20246
January 202424
December 202327
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 402 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202430
July 202435
June 202443
May 202444
April 202453
March 202430
February 202417
January 202437
December 202332
November 202327
October 202336

A total of 393 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 202424
June 202436
May 202432
April 202437
March 202433
February 202427
January 202435
December 202342
November 202338
October 202337

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202425
June 202423
May 202427
April 202420
March 202413
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 636 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202446
July 202460
June 202449
May 202473
April 202471
March 202457
February 202440
January 202448
December 202340
November 202337
October 202364

A total of 205 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202419
June 202426
May 202423
April 202417
March 202412
February 202411
January 202418
December 202317
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total71
    Shoplifting41
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft6
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Friar Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trinity Place
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 8. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Merchants Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 23. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1