RG1 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8JS

RG1 8JS, Reading has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.99 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8JS, encompassing approximately 750 residents.

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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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-93.75% decrease)

RG1 8JS 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 8JS 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 theft315.99-84.21%
Public order34.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.00-93.75%
Anti-social behaviour12.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Theft from the person11.33-90.91%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32123.930.00%
Drugs2242.640.00%
Other theft1929.321800.00%
Theft from the person1125.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.6650.00%
Possession of weapons24.00100.00%
Bicycle theft12.670.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.990.00%
Public order22.67100.00%
Bicycle theft12.670.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%

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 theft14.000.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs15.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.33-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.33500.00%
Vehicle crime38.00200.00%
Drugs14.000.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft16.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.670.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.330.00%

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 crime38.00200.00%
Bicycle theft14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.00100.00%
Possession of weapons22.670.00%
Drugs12.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary214.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Bicycle theft12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202432
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 8JS 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. Cremyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1