DE MONTFORT ROAD, RG1 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8DL

DE MONTFORT ROAD, RG1 8DL, Reading has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.66 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8DL, encompassing approximately 1881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 5
  • St Stephens Close with total crimes: 2

DE MONTFORT ROAD, RG1 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.38-43.75%
Burglary44.780.00%
Public order42.13100.00%
Other crime32.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Bicycle theft21.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.7245.45%
Bicycle theft68.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-42.86%
Drugs22.13100.00%
Public order21.06-60.00%
Other theft21.06-81.82%
Shoplifting21.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.63-26.67%
Other theft115.85266.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.8540.00%
Public order53.72-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.6666.67%
Shoplifting42.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.590.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Robbery11.06-50.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.1666.67%
Shoplifting77.9775.00%
Public order63.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6666.67%
Vehicle crime32.6650.00%
Drugs31.59200.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Robbery21.59100.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.19-64.00%
Public order94.780.00%
Shoplifting44.78-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-50.00%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.06-75.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-85.71%
Other theft10.53-95.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2553.6738.89%
Other theft2013.29900.00%
Shoplifting1010.63233.33%
Public order95.31200.00%
Bicycle theft84.7860.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.25600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.72-45.45%
Vehicle crime53.19400.00%
Theft from the person42.66300.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson119.57266.67%
Bicycle theft55.850.00%
Public order32.6650.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Other theft21.59-33.33%
Burglary21.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.63-3.57%
Burglary414.350.00%
Vehicle crime32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-50.00%
Other theft31.59-84.21%
Shoplifting31.59-40.00%
Theft from the person21.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Public order21.06-86.67%
Other crime11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2846.76100.00%
Other theft1914.88137.50%
Public order1510.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.97500.00%
Shoplifting53.190.00%
Burglary42.66100.00%
Theft from the person42.13300.00%
Vehicle crime22.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.06-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-66.67%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.23-12.50%
Other theft87.4460.00%
Bicycle theft84.25700.00%
Public order54.2525.00%
Shoplifting52.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.5950.00%
Robbery21.590.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.500.00%
Other theft55.310.00%
Public order42.660.00%
Theft from the person32.130.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 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 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 202415
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202411
June 202415
May 20249
April 202425
March 202418
February 202427
January 202428
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202411
June 20243
May 20241
April 202420
March 20242
February 20243
January 202419
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 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 20245
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 8DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lynmouth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 3. St Stephens Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brigham Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cardinal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Newport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Abattoirs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Reading
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Vastern Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1