RG1 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8NA

RG1 8NA, Reading has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.94 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8NA 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 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8NA, encompassing approximately 876 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portman Way with total crimes: 9
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Battle Square with total crimes: 5

RG1 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1039.94-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson511.4125.00%
Shoplifting45.710.00%
Vehicle crime34.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.42-25.00%
Other theft23.420.00%
Bicycle theft22.280.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Other crime22.28100.00%
Public order12.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.37-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson414.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.56-63.64%
Burglary24.56-33.33%
Public order22.28100.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Other crime12.280.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2258.1969.23%
Anti-social behaviour1125.1057.14%
Criminal damage and arson412.5533.33%
Burglary34.560.00%
Possession of weapons33.420.00%
Drugs23.420.00%
Robbery12.280.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.14-50.00%
Public order11.14-75.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.808.33%
Anti-social behaviour714.8340.00%
Public order47.990.00%
Burglary34.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4250.00%
Shoplifting23.42100.00%
Other theft12.28-75.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.690.00%
Other theft45.710.00%
Drugs24.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Other crime12.280.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.69-16.67%
Public order35.71200.00%
Drugs23.42-33.33%
Burglary12.280.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.95-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour69.13200.00%
Other theft46.8533.33%
Drugs34.560.00%
Vehicle crime23.42-50.00%
Other crime12.280.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Burglary11.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1943.3672.73%
Vehicle crime421.680.00%
Burglary34.56200.00%
Drugs33.420.00%
Other theft33.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.42-77.78%
Public order22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-66.67%
Other crime11.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1138.80-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour912.55350.00%
Vehicle crime410.27100.00%
Other theft34.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.420.00%
Public order23.420.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.0930.00%
Other theft414.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.56-40.00%
Public order23.42100.00%
Vehicle crime22.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-60.00%
Drugs22.28100.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1033.09-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson511.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7125.00%
Vehicle crime35.71-40.00%
Bicycle theft23.420.00%
Other theft22.28-33.33%
Drugs12.28-66.67%
Public order11.14-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1852.490.00%
Vehicle crime520.540.00%
Public order45.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.560.00%
Drugs34.560.00%
Other theft33.420.00%
Other crime23.420.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202422
June 202413
May 202412
April 202412
March 20248
February 202419
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Portman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Battle Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightingale Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashmere Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Valentia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1