RUSSELL STREET, RG1 7XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 7XW

RUSSELL STREET, RG1 7XW, Reading has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This RG1 7XW 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 7XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 7XW, encompassing approximately 7741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-8.16% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

RG1 7XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 12
  • Waylen Street with total crimes: 11

RUSSELL STREET, RG1 7XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.08-8.16%
Criminal damage and arson115.81175.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.42-30.77%
Public order81.16-33.33%
Other theft71.03-30.00%
Other crime50.90400.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Theft from the person40.5233.33%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.13-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4914.982.08%
Anti-social behaviour136.33-18.75%
Public order121.6833.33%
Other theft101.5542.86%
Drugs81.29700.00%
Bicycle theft41.03100.00%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.52300.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Other crime10.39-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.0871.43%
Anti-social behaviour166.2045.45%
Public order92.07-35.71%
Other theft71.1640.00%
Other crime70.90600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Possession of weapons40.65300.00%
Shoplifting40.5233.33%
Theft from the person30.52-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.14-20.00%
Public order143.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8122.22%
Theft from the person101.4242.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.2966.67%
Other theft50.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Drugs40.52-50.00%
Shoplifting30.52-66.67%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.3012.90%
Anti-social behaviour94.5250.00%
Shoplifting91.1680.00%
Drugs81.160.00%
Public order81.030.00%
Theft from the person71.0375.00%
Other theft70.90-56.25%
Other crime60.90200.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.39-25.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.88-24.39%
Other theft164.0033.33%
Public order82.07-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson81.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.0320.00%
Shoplifting50.7866.67%
Theft from the person40.65100.00%
Vehicle crime40.52300.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Other crime20.26-50.00%

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 offences4113.695.13%
Public order175.3030.77%
Other theft122.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5550.00%
Drugs71.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-44.44%
Other crime40.65100.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.3950.00%
Theft from the person20.39-33.33%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.75-18.75%
Public order135.04-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-50.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Other theft40.52-60.00%
Theft from the person30.52-25.00%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-83.33%
Other crime20.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.76-2.04%
Public order146.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.8171.43%
Vehicle crime121.55200.00%
Other theft101.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.29200.00%
Burglary51.1625.00%
Theft from the person40.6533.33%
Other crime40.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.9544.12%
Other theft156.33200.00%
Public order141.94-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.8116.67%
Burglary40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-55.56%
Theft from the person30.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.39-75.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Drugs20.26-75.00%
Shoplifting20.26-50.00%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.30-44.26%
Public order154.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.94300.00%
Vehicle crime91.5512.50%
Drugs81.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.0320.00%
Other theft50.78-70.59%
Shoplifting40.65300.00%
Other crime30.5250.00%
Theft from the person20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6115.370.00%
Other theft177.880.00%
Public order102.200.00%
Vehicle crime81.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.030.00%
Theft from the person40.650.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.390.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 202416
March 202412
February 20244
January 202410
December 202315
November 20235
October 202317

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 20248
March 202417
February 202413
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202449
July 202448
June 202428
May 202435
April 202431
March 202441
February 202439
January 202448
December 202349
November 202334
October 202361

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 20233
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
March 20247
February 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Trinity Place
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Waylen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
  • 4. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Zinzan Street
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cannon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Janson Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Harrow Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Russell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lima Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lower Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Carey Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Coley Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Garnet Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Coley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Body Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Jesse Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1