OXFORD ROAD, RG1 7RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7RH

OXFORD ROAD, RG1 7RH, Reading has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.65 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7RH 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 7RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7RH, encompassing approximately 6804 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (-3.74% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

RG1 7RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 56
  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16

OXFORD ROAD, RG1 7RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10338.65-3.74%
Shoplifting4615.144.55%
Public order226.76-21.43%
Other theft163.23-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour162.35-11.11%
Theft from the person132.3530.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.91-21.43%
Bicycle theft101.62233.33%
Other crime71.47600.00%
Robbery71.03133.33%
Vehicle crime51.0325.00%
Burglary30.73-50.00%
Drugs20.44-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10741.00-13.71%
Shoplifting4415.73-16.98%
Other theft296.47-6.45%
Public order284.2616.67%
Anti-social behaviour184.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.65-22.22%
Drugs102.0666.67%
Theft from the person101.47-41.18%
Burglary61.4720.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Bicycle theft30.59-25.00%
Robbery30.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-75.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12448.0644.19%
Shoplifting5318.2215.22%
Other theft317.79-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour244.564.35%
Public order243.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.5350.00%
Theft from the person172.65-26.09%
Possession of weapons82.50300.00%
Robbery61.18-14.29%
Drugs60.88-14.29%
Burglary50.8866.67%
Other crime50.7366.67%
Bicycle theft40.7333.33%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8641.88-2.27%
Shoplifting4612.64-22.03%
Other theft346.76-20.93%
Public order325.0018.52%
Anti-social behaviour234.70-4.17%
Theft from the person233.3821.05%
Criminal damage and arson123.38140.00%
Robbery71.76250.00%
Drugs71.03-36.36%
Vehicle crime41.03-20.00%
Other crime30.59-40.00%
Burglary30.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8844.688.64%
Shoplifting5912.9313.46%
Other theft438.6726.47%
Public order276.328.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.9750.00%
Theft from the person193.5358.33%
Drugs112.79266.67%
Bicycle theft61.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons50.88400.00%
Burglary50.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Other crime50.7325.00%
Robbery20.73-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8138.06-10.00%
Shoplifting5211.904.00%
Other theft347.6425.93%
Public order255.00-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour163.6723.08%
Theft from the person122.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.76-21.43%
Bicycle theft91.6280.00%
Vehicle crime51.32150.00%
Robbery40.73-33.33%
Other crime40.59-33.33%
Drugs30.59-40.00%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9039.393.45%
Shoplifting5013.2347.06%
Public order347.3517.24%
Other theft275.0068.75%
Criminal damage and arson143.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.060.00%
Theft from the person101.910.00%
Robbery61.47200.00%
Burglary60.880.00%
Other crime60.88-14.29%
Drugs50.88-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.7366.67%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8732.92-28.10%
Shoplifting3412.79-17.07%
Public order295.0020.83%
Other theft164.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.35-7.14%
Theft from the person101.91-33.33%
Other crime71.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.03-68.18%
Burglary61.030.00%
Drugs60.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-62.50%
Robbery20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12141.882.54%
Shoplifting4117.7813.89%
Public order246.03-38.46%
Other theft243.53-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson223.53-24.14%
Theft from the person153.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.200.00%
Vehicle crime82.060.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11846.0016.83%
Public order3917.3418.18%
Shoplifting365.735.88%
Other theft335.2937.50%
Criminal damage and arson294.85190.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.26-33.33%
Theft from the person122.06-42.86%
Vehicle crime81.76166.67%
Drugs81.18-11.11%
Burglary61.1850.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Possession of weapons30.4450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10140.27-10.62%
Shoplifting3414.84-46.03%
Public order335.000.00%
Other theft244.85-22.58%
Theft from the person213.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.09-16.67%
Drugs91.47200.00%
Other crime51.32150.00%
Burglary40.73-50.00%
Robbery40.59-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.59-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.44-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11346.440.00%
Shoplifting6316.610.00%
Public order339.260.00%
Other theft314.850.00%
Theft from the person154.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.200.00%
Robbery111.760.00%
Bicycle theft101.620.00%
Vehicle crime81.470.00%
Burglary81.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.180.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 2024107
July 2024124
June 202486
May 202488
April 202481
March 202490
February 202487
January 2024121
December 2023118
November 2023101
October 2023113

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202418
June 202412
May 20245
April 202411
March 202414
February 20247
January 202422
December 202329
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 342 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 202431
June 202434
May 202443
April 202434
March 202427
February 202416
January 202424
December 202333
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 350 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 202424
June 202432
May 202427
April 202425
March 202434
February 202429
January 202424
December 202339
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202424
June 202423
May 202424
April 202416
March 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 202314
November 202321
October 20237

A total of 558 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202444
July 202453
June 202446
May 202459
April 202452
March 202450
February 202434
January 202441
December 202336
November 202334
October 202363

A total of 177 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202417
June 202423
May 202419
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202415
December 202312
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total56
    Shoplifting36
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Friar Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trinity Place
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 7. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Merchants Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1