RG1 8FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8FN

RG1 8FN, Reading has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.99 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8FN 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 8FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8FN, encompassing approximately 577 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Tessa Road with total crimes: 2
  • Nightingale Way with total crimes: 2

RG1 8FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.99-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson38.66200.00%
Bicycle theft25.200.00%
Other theft13.47-90.00%
Theft from the person11.73-83.33%
Public order11.73-50.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1990.11137.50%
Other theft1032.92900.00%
Drugs817.330.00%
Theft from the person613.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.40-40.00%
Public order25.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Robbery11.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.86400.00%
Public order38.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.20100.00%
Bicycle theft13.470.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Robbery11.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.13-33.33%
Burglary23.470.00%
Shoplifting13.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.86-25.00%
Other theft25.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.13-42.86%
Drugs16.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.73-50.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences734.6616.67%
Anti-social behaviour412.13100.00%
Drugs36.9350.00%
Vehicle crime25.200.00%
Other theft23.47100.00%
Other crime13.470.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.26200.00%
Vehicle crime210.40-60.00%
Drugs23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.470.00%
Other theft13.470.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime520.79150.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.470.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.0633.33%
Vehicle crime26.930.00%
Drugs23.470.00%
Public order13.470.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson25.200.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Possession of weapons13.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.460.00%
Drugs212.130.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Burglary13.470.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Tessa Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightingale Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashmere Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1