RG1 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8HS

RG1 8HS, Reading has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.37 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8HS, encompassing approximately 979 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-88.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG1 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Milford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tessa Road with total crimes: 2

RG1 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft418.37-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.08-88.24%
Public order34.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.06-66.67%
Theft from the person11.02-91.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34101.03750.00%
Drugs2234.700.00%
Other theft2022.451900.00%
Theft from the person1220.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.06100.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Bicycle theft12.040.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.12100.00%
Public order24.080.00%
Bicycle theft12.040.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-33.33%
Burglary22.040.00%
Bicycle theft12.040.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.14-62.50%
Drugs13.060.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.29700.00%
Vehicle crime38.1650.00%
Drugs13.060.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.16100.00%
Bicycle theft12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-80.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.23400.00%
Other theft25.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.16200.00%
Bicycle theft13.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-75.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.230.00%
Drugs24.08100.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons24.080.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-75.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.49-40.00%
Vehicle crime46.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.08200.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.06200.00%
Bicycle theft13.060.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.350.00%
Vehicle crime210.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202434
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Richfield Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Milford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tessa Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashmere Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Cremyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1