KINGFISHER PLACE, RG1 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8BQ

KINGFISHER PLACE, RG1 8BQ, Reading has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.08 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8BQ, encompassing approximately 925 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 8BQ area, explore the RG1 8BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiston Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Heron Island with total crimes: 2

KINGFISHER PLACE, RG1 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.08-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour67.560.00%
Bicycle theft46.480.00%
Public order34.3250.00%
Burglary23.240.00%
Theft from the person22.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1949.6835.71%
Anti-social behaviour620.52-14.29%
Bicycle theft46.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.32-25.00%
Shoplifting33.24-25.00%
Other theft33.24-57.14%
Public order23.24-50.00%
Burglary22.16-33.33%
Drugs12.160.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Robbery11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1457.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour715.1240.00%
Other theft77.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.5633.33%
Public order44.32-33.33%
Shoplifting44.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime34.32-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.2450.00%
Burglary33.240.00%
Robbery23.24100.00%
Theft from the person22.16100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1652.9360.00%
Public order617.28-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.48150.00%
Other theft55.40400.00%
Shoplifting55.4025.00%
Vehicle crime45.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.32-25.00%
Bicycle theft23.240.00%
Robbery12.160.00%
Theft from the person11.08-80.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1042.12-47.37%
Public order710.80-22.22%
Theft from the person57.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.400.00%
Shoplifting44.32-69.23%
Bicycle theft24.32-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-66.67%
Other theft12.16-94.74%
Drugs11.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.08-66.67%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19100.4535.71%
Other theft1920.52850.00%
Shoplifting1320.52333.33%
Bicycle theft1014.04900.00%
Public order910.80800.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.4833.33%
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Drugs33.24200.00%
Robbery33.240.00%
Theft from the person33.24200.00%
Other crime13.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.48-17.65%
Burglary315.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Shoplifting33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.240.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Bicycle theft12.160.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.7254.55%
Shoplifting318.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.24100.00%
Robbery22.160.00%
Other theft22.16-33.33%
Public order22.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.16-21.43%
Shoplifting411.8833.33%
Other theft34.32-57.14%
Burglary23.240.00%
Public order22.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.16-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1445.3640.00%
Other theft715.1216.67%
Public order47.560.00%
Bicycle theft34.32200.00%
Shoplifting33.240.00%
Theft from the person33.2450.00%
Vehicle crime23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-60.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Robbery12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.8042.86%
Other theft610.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.48150.00%
Public order45.40-20.00%
Shoplifting34.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.240.00%
Theft from the person22.160.00%
Bicycle theft12.16-50.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft739.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.560.00%
Public order56.480.00%
Shoplifting45.400.00%
Vehicle crime24.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Bicycle theft22.160.00%
Drugs12.160.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202414
June 202416
May 202410
April 202419
March 202414
February 202417
January 202411
December 202314
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 202413
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 202419
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wiston Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lynmouth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Heron Island
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Forbury
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. King'S Meadow Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Reading
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Vastern Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Abbot'S Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Forbury Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1