CARDIFF ROAD, RG1 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8HW

CARDIFF ROAD, RG1 8HW, Reading has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8HW, encompassing approximately 1281 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-84.21% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG1 8HW 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

CARDIFF ROAD, RG1 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft310.14-84.21%
Public order32.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-93.94%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.78-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3374.900.00%
Drugs2225.750.00%
Other theft1917.16850.00%
Theft from the person1114.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.5833.33%
Possession of weapons23.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In June 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft13.120.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.90-75.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.14100.00%
Vehicle crime46.24300.00%
Drugs13.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.0233.33%
Bicycle theft13.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In February 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 offences37.02200.00%
Other theft22.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.1466.67%
Other theft33.90200.00%
Theft from the person12.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.6850.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In November 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 offences47.80300.00%
Vehicle crime23.12100.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.140.00%
Burglary22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
July 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202433
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
January 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 8HW 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. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cremyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1