FRANKLIN STREET, RG1 7LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7LN

FRANKLIN STREET, RG1 7LN, Reading has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.69 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7LN 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 7LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7LN, encompassing approximately 7898 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-7.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG1 7LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 12
  • Waylen Street with total crimes: 11

FRANKLIN STREET, RG1 7LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.69-7.27%
Public order106.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.2733.33%
Other theft81.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.01-56.25%
Other crime50.89400.00%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Bicycle theft40.630.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Theft from the person40.510.00%
Burglary40.51-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.13-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5516.711.85%
Anti-social behaviour166.96-20.00%
Public order142.03100.00%
Other theft121.7750.00%
Drugs81.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-25.00%
Burglary50.76150.00%
Bicycle theft40.63100.00%
Theft from the person40.5133.33%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.51200.00%
Other crime10.38-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.7086.21%
Anti-social behaviour206.8442.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.5360.00%
Other theft81.0133.33%
Public order71.01-53.33%
Other crime50.89400.00%
Possession of weapons40.63300.00%
Shoplifting40.5133.33%
Drugs40.51-33.33%
Theft from the person30.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Burglary20.25-60.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.91-34.09%
Public order153.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.9027.27%
Theft from the person91.7728.57%
Other theft61.14-33.33%
Drugs60.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.7666.67%
Burglary50.63150.00%
Vehicle crime40.63100.00%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.13-75.00%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.0722.22%
Anti-social behaviour115.5737.50%
Drugs91.39800.00%
Other theft91.14-43.75%
Public order91.1412.50%
Shoplifting91.1480.00%
Theft from the person71.1475.00%
Other crime60.89200.00%
Possession of weapons40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.38-25.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.25-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.91-14.29%
Other theft164.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.0312.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.1414.29%
Public order81.01-57.89%
Shoplifting51.0125.00%
Theft from the person40.63100.00%
Vehicle crime40.51100.00%
Bicycle theft40.51300.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime20.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.05-23.64%
Public order195.3226.67%
Other theft122.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.01-22.22%
Drugs70.8975.00%
Shoplifting40.89100.00%
Other crime40.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.13-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.431.85%
Public order156.967.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.90-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.14-33.33%
Burglary61.01-25.00%
Other crime40.76-42.86%
Drugs40.510.00%
Theft from the person30.51-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.38-76.92%
Other theft30.38-72.73%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.850.00%
Public order146.84-17.65%
Vehicle crime131.77116.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.65-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour111.52266.67%
Other theft111.39-26.67%
Burglary81.3960.00%
Other crime71.01250.00%
Theft from the person70.89133.33%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5416.0835.00%
Public order176.8421.43%
Other theft152.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.9044.44%
Vehicle crime61.65-33.33%
Burglary50.7666.67%
Drugs30.63-62.50%
Theft from the person30.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-78.57%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.69-43.66%
Public order145.0627.27%
Anti-social behaviour141.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.7712.50%
Vehicle crime91.14-18.18%
Drugs81.1460.00%
Other theft61.01-64.71%
Shoplifting40.76300.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7117.9820.34%
Other theft178.9921.43%
Public order112.15-45.00%
Vehicle crime111.3910.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.390.00%
Drugs51.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-73.33%
Theft from the person40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Other crime30.38200.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-95.24%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.510.00%
Shoplifting217.470.00%
Public order202.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.530.00%
Other theft141.900.00%
Vehicle crime101.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.270.00%
Theft from the person41.010.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202455
July 202454
June 202429
May 202444
April 202436
March 202442
February 202455
January 202454
December 202354
November 202340
October 202371
September 202359

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 202416
March 202412
February 20243
January 202411
December 202315
November 20236
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20247
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 202419
February 202415
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202420
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 20233
November 202314
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 202321

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311
September 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Trinity Place
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 4. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Harrow Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Ormsby Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lima Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1