RUSSELL STREET, RG1 7RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7RE

RUSSELL STREET, RG1 7RE, Reading has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.14 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7RE 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 7RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7RE, encompassing approximately 7860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-8.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

RG1 7RE 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

RUSSELL STREET, RG1 7RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.14-8.77%
Public order106.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.2780.00%
Other theft71.14-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour70.89-53.33%
Bicycle theft50.8925.00%
Other crime50.64400.00%
Shoplifting50.6425.00%
Theft from the person50.6425.00%
Burglary40.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Robbery30.510.00%
Drugs20.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.675.56%
Anti-social behaviour157.25-25.00%
Public order121.9171.43%
Other theft111.5337.50%
Drugs81.40300.00%
Burglary61.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.64100.00%
Theft from the person40.51-33.33%
Shoplifting40.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.51200.00%
Other crime10.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-75.00%

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 offences5416.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.8753.85%
Criminal damage and arson82.5460.00%
Other theft81.0214.29%
Public order71.02-53.33%
Theft from the person60.89-40.00%
Shoplifting50.7625.00%
Other crime50.64400.00%
Possession of weapons40.64300.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Drugs20.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.98-32.50%
Public order153.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.9118.18%
Theft from the person101.6542.86%
Other theft71.27-36.36%
Drugs60.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.7666.67%
Vehicle crime40.64100.00%
Burglary40.51100.00%
Shoplifting40.51-55.56%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.885.26%
Anti-social behaviour115.0937.50%
Other theft111.40-31.25%
Drugs91.40800.00%
Public order91.14-10.00%
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%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.36-7.32%
Other theft164.8333.33%
Public order102.04-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson91.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.1433.33%
Shoplifting51.020.00%
Theft from the person40.64100.00%
Vehicle crime40.51300.00%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime20.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.87-8.89%
Public order195.2235.71%
Other theft122.42140.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5312.50%
Drugs61.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.76-33.33%
Shoplifting50.76150.00%
Other crime40.640.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Theft from the person20.25-33.33%
Burglary20.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.49-15.09%
Public order145.72-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.78-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.14-38.46%
Burglary61.02-14.29%
Other theft50.76-54.55%
Other crime40.64-33.33%
Drugs40.510.00%
Theft from the person30.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-75.00%
Shoplifting20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5317.56-8.62%
Public order156.74-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson131.9118.18%
Vehicle crime121.6571.43%
Other theft111.53-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour101.40150.00%
Burglary71.2740.00%
Other crime60.89200.00%
Theft from the person40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.5133.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.7987.10%
Other theft167.38300.00%
Public order162.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson112.0437.50%
Vehicle crime71.40-22.22%
Burglary50.8966.67%
Theft from the person40.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-73.33%
Drugs30.51-62.50%
Shoplifting30.38-57.14%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.940.00%
Public order141.910.00%
Vehicle crime91.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Drugs81.020.00%
Shoplifting71.020.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202457
July 202454
June 202427
May 202440
April 202438
March 202441
February 202445
January 202453
December 202358
November 202331

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 202416
March 202412
February 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20234

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202415
May 20249
April 202410
March 202419
February 202414
January 202415
December 202316
November 202314

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202420
June 202413
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 202315

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 7RE 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. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cannon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Harrow Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Coley Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Body Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Jesse Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1