CHATHAM STREET, RG1 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7LF

CHATHAM STREET, RG1 7LF, Reading has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.32 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7LF, encompassing approximately 6603 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (8.75% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

RG1 7LF 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 STREET, RG1 7LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8728.328.75%
Public order1613.17-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour142.42-6.67%
Other theft132.12-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson101.9725.00%
Other crime91.51800.00%
Shoplifting91.3680.00%
Bicycle theft71.36133.33%
Theft from the person71.06-22.22%
Robbery41.06300.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Burglary30.61-50.00%
Drugs20.45-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8027.71-4.76%
Public order2212.1157.14%
Other theft193.33-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour152.88-44.44%
Drugs92.2728.57%
Theft from the person91.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.36-46.67%
Burglary61.210.00%
Shoplifting50.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.76300.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Other crime10.45-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-80.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8433.1625.37%
Anti-social behaviour2712.7258.82%
Other theft214.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.18114.29%
Shoplifting152.27-34.78%
Public order142.27-39.13%
Theft from the person122.12-7.69%
Drugs71.82-12.50%
Burglary61.06200.00%
Possession of weapons50.91400.00%
Other crime50.76150.00%
Robbery40.76-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6729.83-4.29%
Public order2310.159.52%
Shoplifting233.4827.78%
Other theft213.48-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour173.1821.43%
Theft from the person132.57-13.33%
Drugs81.97-33.33%
Robbery71.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0616.67%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Other crime20.30-60.00%
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 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7032.2514.75%
Other theft3210.6060.00%
Public order214.850.00%
Shoplifting183.18100.00%
Theft from the person152.7387.50%
Anti-social behaviour142.277.69%
Drugs122.12300.00%
Possession of weapons61.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-40.00%
Other crime50.9125.00%
Burglary40.7633.33%
Bicycle theft40.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Robbery20.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6124.53-20.78%
Public order219.24-16.00%
Other theft203.18-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour133.0318.18%
Criminal damage and arson101.97-16.67%
Shoplifting91.51-47.06%
Theft from the person81.36300.00%
Bicycle theft61.2120.00%
Other crime40.91-20.00%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Drugs30.45-50.00%
Robbery20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7728.92-1.28%
Public order2511.6613.64%
Other theft223.79100.00%
Shoplifting173.3388.89%
Criminal damage and arson122.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.8210.00%
Drugs61.670.00%
Other crime50.91-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.76150.00%
Robbery40.76100.00%
Burglary40.61-42.86%
Theft from the person20.61-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7826.35-13.33%
Public order2211.8129.41%
Other theft113.33-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour101.67-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.51-52.63%
Shoplifting91.36-47.06%
Theft from the person71.3640.00%
Burglary71.060.00%
Other crime61.06-14.29%
Drugs60.91500.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9031.04-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson1913.63-29.63%
Public order172.88-37.04%
Shoplifting172.5713.33%
Other theft162.57-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour132.4218.18%
Vehicle crime91.9728.57%
Other crime71.360.00%
Burglary71.0675.00%
Theft from the person51.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-50.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Drugs10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10035.4358.73%
Criminal damage and arson2715.14200.00%
Public order274.0928.57%
Other theft194.0946.15%
Shoplifting152.8815.38%
Anti-social behaviour112.27-21.43%
Theft from the person101.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime71.51133.33%
Drugs61.060.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Bicycle theft40.61300.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6325.74-30.00%
Public order219.54-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour143.18180.00%
Other theft132.12-31.58%
Shoplifting131.97-13.33%
Theft from the person121.9771.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.82-35.71%
Drugs61.36100.00%
Other crime50.91400.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-57.14%
Robbery30.45-57.14%
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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9030.590.00%
Public order2213.630.00%
Other theft193.330.00%
Shoplifting152.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.270.00%
Bicycle theft72.120.00%
Vehicle crime71.060.00%
Theft from the person71.060.00%
Robbery71.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.060.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 947 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202480
July 202484
June 202467
May 202470
April 202461
March 202477
February 202478
January 202490
December 2023100
November 202363
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 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 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 202415
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 202419
December 202327
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 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
October 20231

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202421
June 202421
May 202432
April 202420
March 202422
February 202411
January 202416
December 202319
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202414
June 202423
May 202421
April 202421
March 202425
February 202422
January 202417
December 202327
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202427
June 202417
May 202414
April 202413
March 202411
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202415
June 202423
May 202418
April 20249
March 202417
February 20249
January 202417
December 202315
November 202313
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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
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 7LF 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. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Merchants Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1