RG1 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8HY

RG1 8HY, Reading has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8HY, encompassing approximately 1811 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-76.47% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-78.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RG1 8HY 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
  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 4

RG1 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.14-76.47%
Other theft44.42-78.95%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-40.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.55-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 offences3455.201033.33%
Drugs2218.770.00%
Other theft1912.14850.00%
Theft from the person1210.491100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.62-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.76100.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.59600.00%
Vehicle crime33.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6650.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

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 order24.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In May 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 offences45.52-63.64%
Drugs12.210.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4983.33%
Vehicle crime46.07100.00%
Drugs12.210.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.3150.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.86100.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Public order10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.7020.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3120.00%
Other theft33.3150.00%
Other crime31.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.38150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76200.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Possession of weapons11.10-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.21200.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.420.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202434
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 8HY 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. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Tessa Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cremyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1