PROSPECT STREET, RG1 7NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7NN

PROSPECT STREET, RG1 7NN, Reading has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.80 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7NN 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 7NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7NN, encompassing approximately 7434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

RG1 7NN 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

PROSPECT STREET, RG1 7NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.800.00%
Public order106.32-16.67%
Other theft81.35-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.08-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Robbery50.810.00%
Shoplifting50.6725.00%
Bicycle theft40.6733.33%
Other crime40.54300.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.5433.33%
Burglary30.54-50.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.32-45.45%
Public order121.61140.00%
Other theft111.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-25.00%
Burglary60.8150.00%
Theft from the person40.81-42.86%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Vehicle crime30.40200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.2888.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.3269.23%
Other theft112.9657.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.48100.00%
Theft from the person71.0816.67%
Public order50.94-66.67%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Burglary40.54-20.00%
Drugs40.54-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.78-19.35%
Public order153.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.0218.18%
Other theft71.75-46.15%
Theft from the person60.94-14.29%
Burglary50.81150.00%
Drugs50.67-50.00%
Robbery40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5433.33%
Shoplifting40.54-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.590.00%
Other theft134.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7557.14%
Drugs101.48900.00%
Shoplifting91.3550.00%
Theft from the person71.2140.00%
Public order60.94-14.29%
Possession of weapons30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-50.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27-50.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.4310.71%
Other theft134.1744.44%
Anti-social behaviour71.750.00%
Public order70.94-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Shoplifting60.8120.00%
Theft from the person50.81400.00%
Bicycle theft40.67300.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Robbery10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.13-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.03-34.88%
Public order93.7728.57%
Other theft91.21125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.21-12.50%
Drugs60.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-33.33%
Shoplifting50.81150.00%
Robbery40.67300.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Burglary10.13-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.64-8.51%
Criminal damage and arson95.78-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.21-27.27%
Public order71.08-12.50%
Burglary60.940.00%
Theft from the person40.81-33.33%
Other theft40.54-33.33%
Drugs30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-66.67%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Shoplifting20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.87-12.96%
Criminal damage and arson146.32-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour111.8883.33%
Vehicle crime91.4812.50%
Public order81.21-42.86%
Burglary61.0820.00%
Theft from the person60.8150.00%
Other theft60.81-53.85%
Other crime40.810.00%
Shoplifting40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

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 offences5417.6286.21%
Criminal damage and arson187.26157.14%
Public order142.4275.00%
Other theft131.88116.67%
Vehicle crime81.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-50.00%
Burglary50.81150.00%
Theft from the person40.67100.00%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Shoplifting30.40-50.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.57-50.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.90140.00%
Public order81.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.08-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.9416.67%
Other theft60.94-60.00%
Shoplifting60.8150.00%
Drugs40.8133.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5916.280.00%
Other theft157.940.00%
Public order92.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.210.00%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202447
July 202447
June 202425
May 202431
April 202431
March 202428
February 202443
January 202447
December 202354
November 202329
October 202359

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 202414
December 202318
November 20237
October 20239

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 20242
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 202413
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20245
June 202415
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202422
June 202413
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 7NN 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. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Ormsby Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Body Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Jesse Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1