RG1 7TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7TQ

RG1 7TQ, Reading has recorded a total of 261 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.47 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7TQ 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 7TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7TQ, encompassing approximately 6145 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (17.78% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)

RG1 7TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 71
  • West Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

RG1 7TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9242.47-2.13%
Shoplifting5314.9717.78%
Public order238.62-8.00%
Other theft193.74-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour143.0940.00%
Theft from the person132.2818.18%
Bicycle theft122.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.95-52.63%
Other crime81.46700.00%
Robbery51.3066.67%
Vehicle crime50.81-16.67%
Burglary40.81-55.56%
Drugs20.65-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9443.28-26.56%
Shoplifting4515.30-27.42%
Other theft287.32-17.65%
Public order254.56-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson194.0746.15%
Theft from the person113.09-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour101.79-54.55%
Burglary91.6350.00%
Drugs91.4612.50%
Vehicle crime61.4620.00%
Bicycle theft40.9833.33%
Robbery30.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.49-75.00%
Other crime10.33-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12856.9556.10%
Shoplifting6220.8326.53%
Other theft3410.09-17.07%
Public order295.53-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour224.7222.22%
Theft from the person183.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.938.33%
Robbery92.1250.00%
Drugs81.4660.00%
Possession of weapons81.30166.67%
Burglary61.30100.00%
Vehicle crime50.9866.67%
Other crime50.81150.00%
Bicycle theft30.81-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8246.54-12.77%
Shoplifting4913.34-37.18%
Other theft417.97-12.77%
Public order326.6710.34%
Theft from the person245.214.35%
Anti-social behaviour183.91-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson122.93140.00%
Robbery61.95100.00%
Bicycle theft60.98-25.00%
Drugs50.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-25.00%
Burglary30.49-50.00%
Other crime20.49-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9456.1410.59%
Shoplifting7815.3025.81%
Other theft4712.6934.29%
Anti-social behaviour297.6552.63%
Public order294.723.57%
Theft from the person234.72109.09%
Drugs103.74233.33%
Bicycle theft81.630.00%
Burglary61.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-64.29%
Other crime50.8166.67%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.65300.00%
Robbery30.65-40.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8545.73-4.49%
Shoplifting6213.838.77%
Other theft3510.0940.00%
Public order285.70-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour194.5658.33%
Criminal damage and arson143.0955.56%
Theft from the person112.28-15.38%
Bicycle theft81.79100.00%
Vehicle crime51.30150.00%
Robbery50.8125.00%
Drugs30.81-25.00%
Other crime30.49-40.00%
Burglary20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8942.1523.61%
Shoplifting5714.4826.67%
Public order309.280.00%
Other theft254.8813.64%
Theft from the person134.0730.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9528.57%
Other crime51.460.00%
Burglary50.8125.00%
Robbery40.81100.00%
Bicycle theft40.65300.00%
Drugs40.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7235.15-32.08%
Shoplifting4511.72-8.16%
Public order307.327.14%
Other theft224.88-21.43%
Theft from the person103.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.63-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.63-63.16%
Drugs61.140.00%
Other crime50.9866.67%
Burglary40.81-20.00%
Robbery20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10644.913.92%
Shoplifting4917.2519.51%
Public order287.97-28.21%
Other theft284.56-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson194.5618.75%
Theft from the person153.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.4437.50%
Vehicle crime71.79-12.50%
Burglary51.14-28.57%
Robbery40.810.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10245.890.99%
Shoplifting4116.6010.81%
Public order396.6714.71%
Other theft306.357.14%
Criminal damage and arson164.88100.00%
Theft from the person152.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime82.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.30-60.00%
Burglary71.30133.33%
Drugs51.14-37.50%
Robbery40.81-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10145.40-2.88%
Shoplifting3716.44-43.94%
Public order346.02-5.56%
Other theft285.53-12.50%
Theft from the person214.5640.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.4281.82%
Criminal damage and arson83.25-20.00%
Drugs81.30166.67%
Robbery51.30-61.54%
Other crime50.81150.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.65-66.67%
Burglary30.65-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10452.560.00%
Shoplifting6616.920.00%
Public order3610.740.00%
Other theft325.860.00%
Theft from the person155.210.00%
Robbery132.440.00%
Bicycle theft122.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.950.00%
Burglary101.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.630.00%
Vehicle crime81.630.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202494
July 2024128
June 202482
May 202494
April 202485
March 202489
February 202472
January 2024106
December 2023102
November 2023101
October 2023104

A total of 369 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
July 202434
June 202441
May 202447
April 202435
March 202425
February 202422
January 202428
December 202330
November 202328
October 202332

A total of 363 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202429
June 202432
May 202429
April 202428
March 202430
February 202430
January 202428
December 202339
November 202334
October 202336

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202422
June 202418
May 202429
April 202419
March 202412
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 644 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202445
July 202462
June 202449
May 202478
April 202462
March 202457
February 202445
January 202449
December 202341
November 202337
October 202366

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202418
June 202424
May 202423
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 202415
December 202315
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245
April 202414
March 20249
February 20247
January 202419
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total71
    Shoplifting41
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft6
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Friar Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 6. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gun Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. St Mary'S Butts
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fife Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 17. Simmonds Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Yield Hall Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 20. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Letcombe Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Vachel Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wolseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1