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

Overview of Crime in RG1 7SY

CASTLE HILL, RG1 7SY, Reading has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.29 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7SY 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 7SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7SY, encompassing approximately 6650 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

RG1 7SY 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 7SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.2911.63%
Anti-social behaviour157.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2612.50%
Public order81.35-38.46%
Other theft61.20-40.00%
Shoplifting60.9020.00%
Bicycle theft50.9066.67%
Burglary50.75-16.67%
Other crime40.75100.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.15-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.99-6.52%
Public order136.4718.18%
Anti-social behaviour101.95-28.57%
Other theft101.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5014.29%
Drugs81.20166.67%
Burglary61.20500.00%
Shoplifting50.9066.67%
Vehicle crime40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Other crime20.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.24109.09%
Anti-social behaviour146.9255.56%
Public order112.11-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.6516.67%
Other crime61.05500.00%
Possession of weapons50.90150.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Theft from the person30.60-62.50%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.48-33.33%
Public order153.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.26-18.18%
Theft from the person81.35166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.20200.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.6033.33%
Shoplifting30.60-66.67%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Drugs30.45-57.14%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.15-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.44-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour114.9683.33%
Public order91.6512.50%
Shoplifting91.3512.50%
Drugs71.350.00%
Other crime51.0525.00%
Other theft40.75-73.33%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Theft from the person30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-75.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.59-14.63%
Other theft155.2636.36%
Public order82.26-52.94%
Shoplifting81.20166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Other crime40.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.34-2.38%
Public order176.1713.33%
Other theft112.56120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6533.33%
Drugs61.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.90-40.00%
Other crime40.900.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.45-25.00%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.34-2.33%
Public order156.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.26-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Burglary50.9025.00%
Other theft50.75-28.57%
Shoplifting40.75-33.33%
Drugs40.60300.00%
Other crime40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-62.50%
Theft from the person20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.992.38%
Public order156.477.14%
Anti-social behaviour132.26333.33%
Vehicle crime81.95100.00%
Other theft71.20-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.0520.00%
Shoplifting60.900.00%
Burglary40.90-20.00%
Theft from the person40.60300.00%
Other crime40.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.83-2.33%
Public order146.32-6.67%
Other theft132.1162.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.950.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-72.73%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.84-18.87%
Public order156.4787.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.2683.33%
Shoplifting91.65125.00%
Drugs81.35700.00%
Other theft81.20-46.67%
Vehicle crime51.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-16.67%
Other crime30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5317.740.00%
Other theft157.970.00%
Public order82.260.00%
Vehicle crime71.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.900.00%
Burglary60.900.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202415
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 202417
February 202415
January 202415
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
July 202446
June 202422
May 202433
April 202435
March 202441
February 202442
January 202443
December 202342
November 202343
October 202353

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 202413
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
October 20236

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 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 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 7SY 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. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Harrow Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Berkeley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lima Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Epsom Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Coley Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lower Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Brook Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1