RG1 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7RU

RG1 7RU, Reading has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.45 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7RU, encompassing approximately 7375 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (6.49% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

RG1 7RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 12

RG1 7RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8223.456.49%
Public order2011.120.00%
Other theft102.71-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour101.36-23.08%
Shoplifting91.3680.00%
Bicycle theft81.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.0850.00%
Other crime50.81400.00%
Theft from the person50.68-44.44%
Burglary40.68-20.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Drugs10.27-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7723.59-15.38%
Public order2010.4417.65%
Other theft182.715.88%
Anti-social behaviour132.44-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson101.760.00%
Drugs91.3680.00%
Theft from the person91.22-25.00%
Shoplifting51.22-68.75%
Burglary50.6866.67%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9128.4754.24%
Anti-social behaviour2312.3476.92%
Public order173.12-22.73%
Other theft172.30-19.05%
Shoplifting162.306.67%
Theft from the person122.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6342.86%
Possession of weapons61.36500.00%
Drugs50.81-28.57%
Other crime50.68400.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Robbery30.41-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5923.32-7.81%
Public order228.0046.67%
Other theft212.98-25.00%
Shoplifting152.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour132.03-7.14%
Theft from the person121.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6375.00%
Drugs70.95-36.36%
Robbery50.95150.00%
Vehicle crime40.68100.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-83.33%
Other crime10.14-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6426.1718.52%
Other theft288.6827.27%
Shoplifting213.80110.00%
Public order152.85-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.0327.27%
Theft from the person121.90200.00%
Drugs111.63266.67%
Possession of weapons61.490.00%
Bicycle theft60.8120.00%
Other crime60.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-50.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5419.52-25.00%
Other theft227.3215.79%
Public order182.98-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.4410.00%
Shoplifting101.4911.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.36-20.00%
Bicycle theft51.08150.00%
Theft from the person40.68100.00%
Other crime30.54-25.00%
Drugs30.41-50.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.27100.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7222.640.00%
Public order259.768.70%
Other theft193.39111.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3642.86%
Shoplifting91.3628.57%
Drugs61.220.00%
Burglary40.81-20.00%
Other crime40.54-42.86%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7221.69-12.20%
Public order239.7653.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.120.00%
Other theft91.360.00%
Other crime71.2240.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.95-53.33%
Shoplifting70.9540.00%
Drugs60.950.00%
Theft from the person50.810.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-66.67%
Robbery20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8222.23-10.87%
Criminal damage and arson1511.12-28.57%
Public order152.03-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.03150.00%
Vehicle crime91.3612.50%
Other theft91.22-60.87%
Other crime51.220.00%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Theft from the person50.68-37.50%
Shoplifting50.68-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Robbery20.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9227.2524.32%
Public order2512.4719.05%
Other theft233.39155.56%
Criminal damage and arson213.12110.00%
Vehicle crime82.8560.00%
Theft from the person81.080.00%
Shoplifting71.08-41.67%
Drugs40.95-50.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.54-71.43%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7423.86-7.50%
Public order2110.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.85133.33%
Shoplifting121.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.63-16.67%
Other theft91.36-55.00%
Theft from the person81.2214.29%
Drugs81.08100.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-28.57%
Burglary40.68-50.00%
Other crime40.54100.00%
Robbery30.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8025.620.00%
Public order2110.850.00%
Other theft202.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.710.00%
Burglary81.630.00%
Shoplifting81.080.00%
Bicycle theft71.080.00%
Vehicle crime70.950.00%
Theft from the person70.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.950.00%
Robbery60.810.00%
Drugs40.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 899 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202477
July 202491
June 202459
May 202464
April 202454
March 202472
February 202472
January 202482
December 202392
November 202374
October 202380

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 202415
December 202321
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202417
June 202421
May 202428
April 202422
March 202419
February 20249
January 20249
December 202323
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202417
June 202422
May 202415
April 202418
March 202425
February 202423
January 202415
December 202325
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202423
June 202413
May 202414
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202416
June 202415
May 202421
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 202412
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Trinity Place
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lima Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1