WAYLEN STREET, RG1 7UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7UP

WAYLEN STREET, RG1 7UP, Reading has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.24 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7UP 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 7UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7UP, encompassing approximately 7511 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-2.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

RG1 7UP 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

WAYLEN STREET, RG1 7UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6920.24-2.82%
Public order149.19-26.32%
Other theft111.86-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson91.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.20-35.71%
Shoplifting81.2060.00%
Bicycle theft71.0775.00%
Vehicle crime60.9350.00%
Other crime50.80400.00%
Theft from the person40.67-33.33%
Burglary40.53-20.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Drugs10.27-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7121.83-5.33%
Public order199.4511.76%
Other theft162.53-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour142.13-39.13%
Drugs91.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.20-10.00%
Theft from the person61.20-50.00%
Shoplifting50.80-66.67%
Burglary50.6766.67%
Bicycle theft40.67100.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Other crime10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7525.5647.06%
Anti-social behaviour239.9891.67%
Other theft183.06-14.29%
Public order172.40-15.00%
Shoplifting152.2615.38%
Theft from the person122.00-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.6066.67%
Possession of weapons61.33500.00%
Other crime50.80400.00%
Drugs30.67-57.14%
Burglary30.400.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5121.03-5.56%
Other theft216.79-12.50%
Public order202.8033.33%
Theft from the person132.6618.18%
Shoplifting131.73-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.7320.00%
Drugs71.60-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93100.00%
Vehicle crime50.8066.67%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-83.33%
Other crime10.13-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5422.6312.50%
Other theft247.1920.00%
Shoplifting203.2081.82%
Public order152.66-6.25%
Theft from the person112.00120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.4611.11%
Drugs101.33400.00%
Possession of weapons61.330.00%
Bicycle theft60.8020.00%
Other crime50.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.4050.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.71-21.31%
Other theft206.3911.11%
Public order162.66-27.27%
Shoplifting112.1322.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.4612.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.20-20.00%
Theft from the person51.07150.00%
Bicycle theft50.67150.00%
Other crime30.67-25.00%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Drugs20.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6120.10-4.69%
Public order228.1210.00%
Other theft182.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.4011.11%
Shoplifting91.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.20-11.11%
Drugs61.070.00%
Burglary40.80-20.00%
Other crime40.53-42.86%
Robbery30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6419.70-5.88%
Public order208.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.20-43.75%
Other theft81.20-33.33%
Other crime71.0775.00%
Drugs60.930.00%
Shoplifting60.8020.00%
Theft from the person50.800.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-66.67%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6820.24-12.82%
Criminal damage and arson169.05-5.88%
Public order152.13-40.00%
Other theft122.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.60350.00%
Vehicle crime91.2012.50%
Burglary51.200.00%
Theft from the person50.67-37.50%
Shoplifting50.67-28.57%
Other crime40.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7823.7032.20%
Public order2510.3831.58%
Other theft203.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.6670.00%
Vehicle crime82.2660.00%
Theft from the person81.0714.29%
Shoplifting71.07-36.36%
Burglary50.9366.67%
Drugs30.67-62.50%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.64-26.25%
Public order197.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.53200.00%
Shoplifting112.0037.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.4611.11%
Drugs81.33300.00%
Other theft81.07-61.90%
Theft from the person71.070.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-44.44%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Burglary30.53-57.14%
Robbery30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8024.100.00%
Other theft2110.650.00%
Public order192.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.530.00%
Vehicle crime91.200.00%
Shoplifting81.200.00%
Theft from the person71.070.00%
Burglary70.930.00%
Bicycle theft60.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.800.00%
Robbery50.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202471
July 202475
June 202451
May 202454
April 202448
March 202461
February 202464
January 202468
December 202378
November 202359
October 202380

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 202416
December 202317
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 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 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202421
May 202424
April 202420
March 202418
February 20248
January 202412
December 202320
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202417
June 202420
May 202415
April 202416
March 202422
February 202420
January 202415
December 202325
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202423
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 20249
December 20232
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202415
June 202413
May 202420
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202413
May 202411
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

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

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 7UP 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. 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. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Cheapside
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Stratheden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Castle Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lima Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1