BRUNSWICK HILL, RG1 7SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7SP

BRUNSWICK HILL, RG1 7SP, Reading has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.21 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7SP 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 7SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7SP, encompassing approximately 4009 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-18.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

RG1 7SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

BRUNSWICK HILL, RG1 7SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.21-18.92%
Shoplifting87.48100.00%
Public order62.0020.00%
Other theft51.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-66.67%
Theft from the person31.0050.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Robbery30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.20-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour129.23-20.00%
Other theft62.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Public order51.250.00%
Shoplifting41.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.7061.54%
Anti-social behaviour1510.4825.00%
Other theft103.7442.86%
Shoplifting62.49500.00%
Public order51.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.25400.00%
Robbery31.250.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.7113.04%
Anti-social behaviour126.49140.00%
Other theft72.99-12.50%
Public order71.75133.33%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Theft from the person21.00-60.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Shoplifting10.25-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.9621.05%
Shoplifting95.7480.00%
Other theft82.2414.29%
Theft from the person52.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25150.00%
Drugs31.25200.00%
Public order30.75-40.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.97-5.00%
Other theft74.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-16.67%
Public order51.250.00%
Shoplifting51.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.2533.33%
Theft from the person31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.21-48.72%
Drugs64.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.50-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson61.50-25.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Public order51.2525.00%
Shoplifting51.25150.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-25.00%
Theft from the person30.7550.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.4525.81%
Anti-social behaviour139.7344.44%
Criminal damage and arson83.240.00%
Other theft52.00-28.57%
Burglary41.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-55.56%
Public order41.00-60.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Theft from the person21.00-50.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.95-18.42%
Public order107.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.49200.00%
Vehicle crime92.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.24-20.00%
Other theft72.00-36.36%
Other crime41.750.00%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Theft from the person41.00300.00%
Shoplifting11.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.9540.74%
Other theft119.48450.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.74150.00%
Public order82.49100.00%
Vehicle crime62.00-57.14%
Drugs41.500.00%
Shoplifting31.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-70.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.71-35.71%
Vehicle crime146.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.49150.00%
Public order42.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-20.00%
Drugs41.00-33.33%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.200.00%
Other theft1110.480.00%
Public order82.740.00%
Vehicle crime72.000.00%
Drugs61.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202415
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 202413
January 20249
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202437
July 202442
June 202426
May 202423
April 202419
March 202420
February 202439
January 202431
December 202338
November 202327
October 202342

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Albany Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cannon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Reading West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Ormsby Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Josephine Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1