RG30 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 1AS

RG30 1AS, Reading has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.93 per 1,000 population. This RG30 1AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG30 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG30 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 1AS, encompassing approximately 2214 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG30 1AS area, explore the RG30 1AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

RG30 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

RG30 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.938.57%
Shoplifting717.16250.00%
Other theft63.1620.00%
Public order62.71100.00%
Burglary52.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-71.43%
Other crime31.81200.00%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Theft from the person21.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.31-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour1415.80-17.65%
Other theft56.32-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.26100.00%
Public order31.81-50.00%
Shoplifting21.35-50.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Robbery20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4342.8948.28%
Anti-social behaviour1719.4241.67%
Other theft97.6828.57%
Public order64.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.71100.00%
Shoplifting42.71100.00%
Robbery31.810.00%
Drugs31.3550.00%
Burglary21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.4120.83%
Anti-social behaviour1213.09140.00%
Public order85.4260.00%
Other theft73.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Burglary31.3550.00%
Theft from the person21.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Drugs20.90-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.45-7.69%
Other theft710.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.16100.00%
Public order52.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2666.67%
Theft from the person42.2633.33%
Drugs31.81200.00%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Shoplifting21.35-50.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.6418.18%
Other theft811.7433.33%
Public order53.61-37.50%
Shoplifting42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-62.50%
Theft from the person31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.70-46.34%
Public order89.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.61-42.86%
Other theft63.6120.00%
Drugs62.7150.00%
Shoplifting42.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Theft from the person31.3550.00%
Burglary21.35-50.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4139.7324.24%
Anti-social behaviour1418.5155.56%
Criminal damage and arson86.3214.29%
Public order53.61-37.50%
Other theft52.26-28.57%
Burglary42.26-20.00%
Drugs41.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.81-72.73%
Theft from the person21.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3341.54-13.16%
Vehicle crime1114.90120.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.97125.00%
Public order84.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.61-12.50%
Other theft73.16-41.67%
Other crime63.160.00%
Burglary52.71150.00%
Theft from the person42.26300.00%
Shoplifting11.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3840.1835.71%
Other theft1217.16300.00%
Public order95.42125.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0660.00%
Drugs53.61-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.26-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-55.56%
Shoplifting31.81200.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2833.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime1412.64133.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.3280.00%
Drugs64.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.710.00%
Public order42.26-55.56%
Other theft31.81-72.73%
Bicycle theft21.350.00%
Shoplifting10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4243.800.00%
Other theft1118.960.00%
Public order94.970.00%
Vehicle crime64.060.00%
Drugs62.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.260.00%
Other crime42.260.00%
Possession of weapons31.810.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
July 202443
June 202429
May 202424
April 202426
March 202422
February 202441
January 202433
December 202338
November 202328
October 202342

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20246
October 20234

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202417
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 202314
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 1AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Albany Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cannon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Reading West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Battle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Argyle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Ormsby Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightingale Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Battle Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Little Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Valentia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Prospect Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1