CASTLE HILL, RG1 7RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7RL

CASTLE HILL, RG1 7RL, Reading has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.20 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7RL 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 7RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7RL, encompassing approximately 6783 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG1 7RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 12
  • Waylen Street with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 11

CASTLE HILL, RG1 7RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6020.209.09%
Anti-social behaviour158.8550.00%
Public order122.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7710.00%
Shoplifting91.6280.00%
Other theft71.33-53.33%
Bicycle theft51.0325.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Other crime40.74300.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Drugs10.29-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5520.05-19.12%
Public order168.11-5.88%
Other theft152.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.21-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.4725.00%
Drugs81.47166.67%
Shoplifting51.18-44.44%
Burglary50.7425.00%
Bicycle theft40.74300.00%
Vehicle crime40.59300.00%
Theft from the person30.59-57.14%
Other crime10.44-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6823.59100.00%
Public order1710.02-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour162.5145.45%
Shoplifting92.36-25.00%
Other theft91.33-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.3333.33%
Theft from the person71.18-30.00%
Other crime71.03600.00%
Possession of weapons61.03200.00%
Burglary40.88100.00%
Robbery40.5933.33%
Drugs30.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.54-22.73%
Public order185.0150.00%
Shoplifting122.65-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour111.77-15.38%
Other theft111.62-15.38%
Theft from the person101.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.47100.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Drugs40.59-42.86%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-60.00%
Other crime10.29-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.202.33%
Shoplifting196.4946.15%
Anti-social behaviour132.8062.50%
Other theft131.92-35.00%
Public order121.92-20.00%
Drugs71.77600.00%
Theft from the person61.03500.00%
Other crime60.8850.00%
Possession of weapons50.880.00%
Bicycle theft40.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-62.50%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.72-21.82%
Other theft206.3453.85%
Public order152.95-11.76%
Shoplifting132.2185.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.1814.29%
Bicycle theft61.18200.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%
Robbery20.29-33.33%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.15-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.8712.24%
Public order178.11-5.56%
Other theft132.51116.67%
Shoplifting71.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.03-12.50%
Drugs61.0320.00%
Burglary50.8825.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.81-10.91%
Public order187.2212.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.65-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.18-33.33%
Other theft60.88-33.33%
Shoplifting50.88-50.00%
Drugs50.74400.00%
Burglary40.74-20.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.90-6.78%
Public order168.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.36225.00%
Shoplifting101.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4712.50%
Other theft91.33-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.33100.00%
Burglary51.18-16.67%
Other crime40.74100.00%
Theft from the person30.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5919.0211.32%
Public order208.7017.65%
Other theft142.9540.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0614.29%
Burglary61.18500.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.59-73.33%
Theft from the person40.59-20.00%
Shoplifting40.59-71.43%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5321.38-18.46%
Public order177.8113.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.51150.00%
Shoplifting142.2175.00%
Other theft102.06-47.37%
Drugs81.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.180.00%
Vehicle crime61.03-25.00%
Theft from the person50.88-28.57%
Other crime40.7433.33%
Bicycle theft20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6523.290.00%
Other theft199.580.00%
Public order152.800.00%
Burglary102.210.00%
Vehicle crime81.470.00%
Shoplifting81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.180.00%
Theft from the person71.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.030.00%
Robbery50.880.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 202411
May 202413
April 202420
March 202413
February 20246
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202417
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415
March 202417
February 202418
January 202416
December 202320
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202455
July 202468
June 202434
May 202444
April 202443
March 202455
February 202449
January 202455
December 202359
November 202353
October 202365

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 202419
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202416
June 202411
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 202413
December 20234
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 7RL 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. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 3. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Harrow Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Lower Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Coley Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1