GEORGE STREET, RG1 7NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7NT

GEORGE STREET, RG1 7NT, Reading has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.90 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7NT 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 7NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7NT, encompassing approximately 5562 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

RG1 7NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Waylen Street with total crimes: 11

GEORGE STREET, RG1 7NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.90-2.33%
Public order97.550.00%
Other theft71.62-22.22%
Shoplifting61.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-68.75%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Theft from the person30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.6210.26%
Anti-social behaviour167.73-27.27%
Public order92.8880.00%
Other theft91.6212.50%
Theft from the person41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.0157.14%
Other theft83.9514.29%
Public order51.44-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Theft from the person30.54-50.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Robbery20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.84-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour144.67100.00%
Public order82.52166.67%
Other theft71.44-12.50%
Theft from the person61.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Drugs30.54-50.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.760.00%
Other theft85.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4416.67%
Drugs61.26200.00%
Theft from the person41.0833.33%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.36-50.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 offences2811.8616.67%
Other theft105.0342.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.80-14.29%
Public order51.08-44.44%
Shoplifting40.9033.33%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Theft from the person30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.40-50.00%
Public order94.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.620.00%
Other theft71.26250.00%
Drugs51.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary20.36-66.67%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.7217.07%
Criminal damage and arson98.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.62-30.00%
Burglary61.260.00%
Public order61.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-60.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Theft from the person30.72-50.00%
Other crime20.54-50.00%
Other theft20.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.34-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.37400.00%
Vehicle crime101.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.80-47.06%
Public order81.62-11.11%
Burglary61.44100.00%
Theft from the person61.08200.00%
Other theft51.08-44.44%
Other crime40.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

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 offences4918.5268.97%
Criminal damage and arson178.81240.00%
Other theft93.0680.00%
Public order91.6212.50%
Vehicle crime41.62-33.33%
Drugs30.72-25.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.12-50.00%
Public order85.21-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.44100.00%
Vehicle crime61.4420.00%
Other theft51.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-16.67%
Drugs40.90-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5819.410.00%
Other theft1010.430.00%
Public order91.800.00%
Drugs71.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202443
July 202439
June 202426
May 202428
April 202428
March 202424
February 202448
January 202441
December 202349
November 202329
October 202358

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20249
December 202317
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202422
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 7NT 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cannon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Reading West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Ormsby Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1