VASTERN ROAD, RG1 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8DJ

VASTERN ROAD, RG1 8DJ, Reading has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.60 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8DJ, encompassing approximately 2330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Place with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 5

VASTERN ROAD, RG1 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.58300.00%
Burglary46.860.00%
Public order41.72100.00%
Other crime31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-66.67%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.3153.85%
Criminal damage and arson68.580.00%
Bicycle theft62.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57-55.56%
Drugs21.720.00%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Other theft20.86-84.62%
Shoplifting20.86-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.03-27.78%
Other theft135.58333.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8620.00%
Vehicle crime62.57100.00%
Public order52.57-28.57%
Shoplifting42.15-42.86%
Drugs21.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Robbery10.86-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.6063.64%
Anti-social behaviour97.72200.00%
Public order73.86-22.22%
Shoplifting73.0075.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0025.00%
Drugs42.15100.00%
Vehicle crime31.72-25.00%
Other theft31.2950.00%
Robbery21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Burglary10.86-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.02-52.17%
Public order94.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.86-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.72-20.00%
Burglary41.72100.00%
Shoplifting41.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-62.50%
Drugs21.290.00%
Other theft20.86-90.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-75.00%
Theft from the person20.86-71.43%
Robbery10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2345.050.00%
Other theft209.87900.00%
Shoplifting108.58233.33%
Public order94.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.86300.00%
Bicycle theft83.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.43-46.15%
Theft from the person73.00600.00%
Vehicle crime53.00400.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Robbery20.86100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.74-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson139.87333.33%
Bicycle theft55.580.00%
Public order52.1566.67%
Shoplifting32.150.00%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.46-14.29%
Burglary412.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Theft from the person31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-62.50%
Public order31.29-80.00%
Other theft31.29-85.00%
Shoplifting31.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3544.19105.88%
Other theft2015.02185.71%
Public order158.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.4433.33%
Shoplifting63.4320.00%
Burglary42.57100.00%
Theft from the person41.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.86-75.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1731.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.29-9.09%
Bicycle theft84.29700.00%
Other theft73.4316.67%
Public order63.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.57500.00%
Shoplifting52.5766.67%
Drugs42.15300.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Theft from the person20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.29450.00%
Other theft64.72100.00%
Theft from the person32.57200.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.590.00%
Vehicle crime57.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 202415
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202413
June 202418
May 202411
April 202423
March 202423
February 202430
January 202435
December 202317
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 202413
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202413
June 20243
May 20242
April 202420
March 20242
February 20243
January 202420
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merchants Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Lynmouth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 4. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Stephens Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brigham Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cardinal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Newport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Abattoirs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Reading
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Vastern Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1